The Libyan Presidential Council declared Wednesday, September 16 a national holiday in Libya.

Wednesday wil mark the 89th anniversary of the martyrdom of Omar Al-Mukhtar who is considered as a symbol of resistance for his heroic steadfastness in resisting the Italian invasion. Several Libyan cities celebrate the anniversary every year on 16 September, which is declared as a national holiday.

Presidential Council also declared Thursday, September 17 a day off.