In its celebration of the October Victory, Assiut University held an honorary festival which was attended by Prof. Ahmed A. Gaeis, University President, War-Staff General Sharif Seif El-din, Commander of the Southern Military Region, Prof. Essam Zanaty, Vice President for Education and Students Affairs, General Amr Ali Al-Shazly, Chief, Organization and Administration Section, Southern Military Region, and a number of leaders and Officers of the Region. Dr. Essam Zanaty stated that the festival is held on this occasion to honor and recognize the role of the military forces, their great national effort throughout the past years as a strong shield defending the country and the people. The ceremonial proceedings included granting the Commander the University's Memorial Plate in addition to honoring a number of leaders and officers of the region.