Mousa Dagh Fresno

Mousa Dagh Fresno Every year we celebrate the forty days of Mousa Dagh in honor of those who fought and died. Contact info: Gary Istanboulian, CPA. Weber Ave.) from 7p.m.

(559) 226-4176

Forty Days of Mousa Dagh Commemorative Association USA Inc, known as Mousa Ler Fresno, is a non-profit organization, operating for over 40 years commemorating the 40 days of Mousa Dagh. Along with the yearly commemoration during Labor Day weekend, Mousa Ler Fresno financially supports Mousa Ler community around the world. The heroic struggle and victory of the Forty Days of Mousa D

agh will be
celebrated Labor Day weekend, marking the remembrance for the
people from the small Armenian villages, once located in the Cilician region, now
in Turkey. During the years of the Armenian genocide, the people of Mousa Dagh were
forced by the Turks to change their ways and religion. The townspeople
courageously refused to fall into the hands of the Turks and climbed atop their
mountain called Mousa Ler. They fought the Turkish soldiers off for 40 long days and were miraculously saved
by a French ship passing by on the Mediterranean Sea. Since the 1980s, the Mousa Dagh Commemoration Committee in Fresno has
put together a weekend memorial. The tradition began with just a few families
trying to keep their heritage alive and now attracts around 800 people a year. The festivities begin with a family picnic on Saturday at
the Fresno Police Association’s Training Grounds (next to Camp Pashayan at 7633
N. to midnight. The cooking of the Herisa, a lamb and
whole wheat stew, begins. Traditional music is played and performed and guests dance. Sunday begins with a church service followed by speakers. Following the service is the blessing and serving of the Herisa accompanied by a Kef~time, music and dancing. Along with the festivities, our youth program meet multiple times throughout the year to raise funds for schools and those in need.

See you Thursday!!! 🇦🇲
02/11/2026

See you Thursday!!! 🇦🇲

02/07/2026
Today! See you there!!!
01/04/2026

Today! See you there!!!

Join us today for Commemoration and Harissa!!!
08/31/2025

Join us today for Commemoration and Harissa!!!

Stirring tradition, survival and Harissa together as Mousa Lertsis! Join us today, Sunday August 31st from 1-4pm as we C...
08/31/2025

Stirring tradition, survival and Harissa together as Mousa Lertsis! Join us today, Sunday August 31st from 1-4pm as we Commemorate Mousa Ler, Bless the Harissa and eat together as a community.

Engelmann Cellars
3275 N Rolinda Ave
Fresno, CA 93723

1-4pm

✨ Join us for a weekend of heritage, food, music, and community ✨The 40th Annual Mousa Ler Armenian Festival and 110th C...
08/14/2025

✨ Join us for a weekend of heritage, food, music, and community ✨
The 40th Annual Mousa Ler Armenian Festival and 110th Commemoration & Picnic will be held August 30–31, 2025 at Engelmann Cellars in Fresno, CA.

🇦🇲 Enjoy authentic Armenian cuisine, live music, cultural performances, and meaningful remembrance as we honor the spirit of Mousa Ler.

📅 Saturday: Dinner, music, Dancing & More
📅 Sunday: Commemoration, Hokehankisd & Blessing of the Herissa

Let’s celebrate our traditions, together. ❤️

🗓️ Mark your calendars! The Annual Mousa Ler Festival in Fresno is coming back this Labor Day weekend at Engelmann Cella...
06/21/2025

🗓️ Mark your calendars! The Annual Mousa Ler Festival in Fresno is coming back this Labor Day weekend at Engelmann Cellars. Join us for this celebration with music, dancing, vendors, delicious food, and of course herissa. 🥁 We can’t wait to share more and see you all there!

05/18/2025

Mousa Ler Monument Reveal

Preparing for today’s monument dedication!
05/18/2025

Preparing for today’s monument dedication!

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755 E Nees Avenue
Fresno, CA
93720

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+15592264176

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