22-03-2025
SAF commemorates Battle of Badr in Salalah, Muscat
MUSCAT/SALALAH: The Sultan's Armed Forces (SAF) commemorated the anniversary of the Battle of Badr with religious celebrations held at Umm Al Ghawarif Camp Mosque in the Wilayat of Salalah and Murtafa'a Camp Mosque in Muscat.
In Salalah, Brigadier General Pilot Malik bin Yahya al Numani, Commander of Salalah Air Base, presided over the event. Civilian officer Malik bin Mohammed al Saidi delivered a lecture on the significance of the battle in Islamic history, emphasising its religious and military values and their relevance in modern military life. He also highlighted the virtues of Ramadhan and the importance of instilling Islamic principles in youth.
SAF commemorated the anniversary of the Battle of Badr in Muscat
Meanwhile, in Muscat, the event was organised by the Moral Guidance and Military Protocol Department at the SAF Chief of Staff and was attended by Air Vice Marshal Khamis bin Hammad al Ghafri, Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman. Shaikh Zaher bin Abdullah al Abri, in his lecture, reflected on the divine support that led to victory at Badr and stressed the need for preparedness, morale-building and strategic planning in military life.
Both events saw the participation of senior officers, Ministry of Defence personnel, and members of other military and security agencies. — ONA
