LBCI

Lebanon’s Grand Mufti commemorates 10th anniversary of Hariri's assassination

13-02-2015 | 04:47

Share

Share

Lebanon’s Grand Mufti commemorates 10th anniversary of Hariri's assassination

2^min

Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdel Latif Daryan visited on Friday the grave of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in Downtown Beirut and paid tribute to the slain premier who was killed back in 2005.

“Throughout his life and following his martyrdom, Hariri has become a symbol of stability and security in Lebanon,” Mufti Daryan said.

“We have extended the parliament’s mandate twice, yet we failed to elect a new president and Lebanon is grappling with instability due to wars in neighboring countries. Amid this situation, we renew our determination to hold onto the state and coexistence as we mark the 10th anniversary of Hariri’s assassination,” Daryan said.

“The ex-premier focused on main sectors like education and development while reviving the work of state institutions as well as Lebanon’s role on the international level,” the Grand Mufti added.

The Feb. 14, 2005 assassination of Hariri, referred to by some as Lebanon's Sept. 11, killed the former premier and 21 others, and wounded more than 200 people, stunning a nation long used to violence and political assassinations.

Hariri, a charismatic billionaire businessman, was Lebanon's most prominent Sunni politician. Although a divisive figure, he was credited with rebuilding downtown Beirut after the ravages of the 1975-1990 civil war.

A U.N.-backed Special Tribunal for Lebanon, set up in the Dutch town of Leidschendam, started the trial of five Hezbollah suspects in absentia in January 2014. Many Lebanese politicians and witnesses have traveled to the Netherlands-based court to give their testimonies over the past year.

LBCI/AP

Lebanon News

Grand

Mufti

commemorates

anniversary

Hariri's

assassination

Next

Lebanon's Youth and Sports Minister Nora Bayrakdarian reinstates legitimacy of Gymnastics Federation

Recommended For You

Gaza’s roadmap meets Lebanon’s reality: What comes first, Israel’s withdrawal or disarmament?

News Bulletin Reports

13:15

Gaza’s roadmap meets Lebanon’s reality: What comes first, Israel’s withdrawal or disarmament?

Lebanon orders handover of ex-Syrian general Adel Issa to Syrian authorities

08:27

Lebanon orders handover of ex-Syrian general Adel Issa to Syrian authorities

President Aoun: Lebanon welcomes Canadian support for return of southern residents

06:14

President Aoun: Lebanon welcomes Canadian support for return of southern residents

Fuel prices slightly change across Lebanon

Lebanon Economy

03:28

Fuel prices slightly change across Lebanon

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Iran fired nearly 30 missiles at Israel since Sunday night: Military official

Middle East News

2026-06-08

Iran fired nearly 30 missiles at Israel since Sunday night: Military official

Kremlin says it is in constant touch with Iranian leaders

2026-03-11

Kremlin says it is in constant touch with Iranian leaders

China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

2026-01-10

China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

Israel army says no reason for Lebanon ground invasion for now

Middle East News

2026-03-02

Israel army says no reason for Lebanon ground invasion for now

Videos

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanon orders handover of ex-Syrian general Adel Issa to Syrian authorities

1

Lebanon orders handover of ex-Syrian general Adel Issa to Syrian authorities

President Aoun: Lebanon welcomes Canadian support for return of southern residents

2

President Aoun: Lebanon welcomes Canadian support for return of southern residents

Gaza’s roadmap meets Lebanon’s reality: What comes first, Israel’s withdrawal or disarmament?

3

Gaza’s roadmap meets Lebanon’s reality: What comes first, Israel’s withdrawal or disarmament?

Fuel prices slightly change across Lebanon

4

Fuel prices slightly change across Lebanon

Rebels accuse Ethiopia govt of drone strike near Tigray capital

5

Rebels accuse Ethiopia govt of drone strike near Tigray capital

UAE says Iran launched two missiles at it

6

UAE says Iran launched two missiles at it

UAE says seek shelter, warns of 'potential missile threats'

7

UAE says seek shelter, warns of 'potential missile threats'

Airstrikes target military airbase in northwestern Syria, security source tells AFP

8

Airstrikes target military airbase in northwestern Syria, security source tells AFP

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More