DAR ES SALAAM, July 25 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday urged fellow citizens to continue remembering and honoring fallen heroes who fought for the country's independence.

"Their patriotism has made us what we are today," said President Hassan, who is also commander-in-chief of the armed forces, in her speech to mark Tanzania's 2022 Heroes Remembrance Day celebrations in Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania.

"In order to honor the fallen heroes, Tanzanians should continue consolidating peace, love, tranquility and solidarity," said Hassan.

President Hassan directed Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa and the Dodoma regional authorities to look for land in the capital city for the construction of a monument to honor the fallen heroes. - Xinhua