This Sunday morning,
Ghajnsielem joined the rest of the Commonwealth to
mark Remembrance Day to honour the victims of the
two world wars. Several people gathered to pay tribute to the
victims of the two World Wars at the War Memorial.
The ceremony was organized by the Ghajnsielem Local
Council. Mayor Francis Cauchi, the newly appointed Archpriest Can.
Frankie Bajada, the councillors, together with
relative of the victims laid flowers and bouquets
around the monument.
Remembrance Day is
actually celebrated on November 11, marking the 11th
hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the
signing of Armistice on November 11, 1918, that
signalled the end of World War I. Special services
are held at war memorials and churches in numerous
countries on the second Sunday of November, the
Sunday closest to November 11.
The War Monument, which is situated at Chambray
Street, was inaugurated in May 1995 in honour of the
Ghajnsilmizi who died during the two World Wars.