A Remembrance Day – Jum it-Tifkira, commemorative prayer service and wreath laying ceremony in honour of the victims of the two world wars of the 20th century, will be taking place on Sunday, the 8th of November, at Independence Square, Victoria, starting at 10.30am.

The Minister for Gozo, Dr Anton Refalo, will preside over the commemorative ceremony.

As the Citadel clock strikes the eleventh hour a minute of silence will be held followed by the Last Post and the Reveille.

Traditional red poppy wreaths will be laid at the foot of the monument commemorating Gozitan victims who perished between the years 1939-1945 by enemy action during the World War II.

The monument, known also as Christ the King Monument, is a 1949 work of Italian sculptor Carlo Pisi and was unveiled by H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on 7th May 1954.

This commemoration ceremony is being organised by the National and Regional Celebration Committee within the Ministry for Gozo.

Guests are kindly asked to be seated by 10.15am.

Photo: Remembrance Day 2014, which last year was held at Santa Marija Cemetery – MGOZ/George Scerri

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