On Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st, 2019, the 104th anniversary of the heroic resistance of Mousa Ler and 80th anniversary of the establishment of Anjar was celebrated in Fresno. The event was organized by the Fresno Mousa Ler Association, with the participation of the Los Angeles Mousa Ler Association.
By the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian conducted the services.
Saturday evening featured the preparation of herissa, for which Fr. Nareg conducted the blessing of salt, followed by dinner and dancing. On Sunday morning, Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Fr. Nareg, followed by requiem service, and messages by Rev. Nerses Balabanian, Carine DerKalousdian, and Hovig Karayan. Afterward, clergy and guests headed to the field for the blessing of madagh.