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A new landmark honoring the Virgin Mary will be inaugurated in a grand celebration that begins August 1 and runs through August 4 in the town of Al-Hwash near the city of Homs, Syria.The preparation of the crane at the Tower of Our Lady of the East to install the statue of the Virgin Mary on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2024.
The concept for the landmark originated from Al-Hwash native Khalil Michel Nakad, who pledged to “build a shrine for the Mother of the Redeemer” in gratitude for her support during a severe health crisis that nearly claimed his life. What began as a simple shrine evolved into a grand structure perched on a hill approximately 1,300 feet above sea level.
Gazing upward, they will see a 26-foot-tall white statue of the Virgin Mary made of iron and covered with reinforced fiberglass, brought from Lebanon three years ago. The celebrations will kick off Saturday evening with performances by scout bands from Al-Hwash, Anaz, and Al-Mazina, alongside the Mar Elian Choir from Homs and the Mosaic Music Band. The festivities will include singing performances by artists Mirna Al-Mallouhi and Rona Nofal, culminating in a fireworks display.
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