Ahmed Fadl Shabloul recalls October War as a new beginning for his brother

Poet and writer Ahmed Fadl Shabloul has revisited his memories of the October 1973 War, recalling his older brother Mohamed’s participation in the crossing of the Suez Canal.

Shabloul said Mohamed was among the soldiers who took part in the crossing, giving his recollections of the war a deeply personal connection.

For the writer, October 6 marked a new birth for his brother, a description that reflects the significance he attaches to Mohamed’s wartime experience.

His recollection brings a family perspective to the memory of the conflict, linking a landmark moment in Egypt’s history to his older brother’s role in it.