Hariri Inspects Nejmeh Square ahead of NYE Party
Prime Minister Saad Hariri inspected overnight the preparations for New Year’s Eve celebrations at Nejmeh Square in downtown Beirut.
The NYE party, which will be open to the public free of charge, is organized by Beirut Municipality. Hariri himself had asked the municipality to hold the event at Nejmeh Square instead of the nearby Martyrs Square.
“This is Nejmeh Square, which martyr premier Rafik Hariri had always loved to see it this vital and lively, and this is Lebanon, which we would like to see it regaining its prosperity,” Hariri said at the site.
“We want people to believe in this wonderful country, and God willing, tomorrow we will turn the page on 2017 and begin a year full of achievements,” the premier added.
Beirut Municipality president Jamal Itani has said that strict security measures will be taken to ensure that the event goes without incident. He however reassured that the measures will not cause any inconvenience to attendees.
Several NYE events were held at the iconic square after the civil war, but security concerns and political circumstances had prevented such festivities in recent years.
Source: Naharnet
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