Beirut: Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri is set to deliver a televised address to the Lebanese people at 5:30 pm on Monday, August 31, 2026. The speech will mark the 48th commemoration of the disappearance of Imam Musa al-Sadr and his two companions, Sheikh Mohammed Yaaqoub and journalist Abbas Badr al-Din.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, this annual event holds significant importance in Lebanon as it remembers the influential Shiite leader, Imam Musa al-Sadr, and his companions who went missing under mysterious circumstances in 1978 during a visit to Libya. The disappearance remains an unresolved issue and is a matter of deep concern for the Lebanese community, particularly within the Shiite population.
Imam Musa al-Sadr was a prominent religious and political leader in Lebanon, known for his efforts to promote social justice and unity among Lebanon's diverse communities. His disappearance has been the subject of numerous investigations over the years, but no conclusive findings have been reached. The commemorative speech by Speaker Berri is expected to address ongoing efforts to uncover the truth behind the disappearance and to highlight the enduring legacy of Imam al-Sadr's work.