Cuba holds a traditional rally to commemorate the anniversary of the July 26, 1953 assault that is considered a key event in the Cuban Revolution. Multiple outlets report that former President Raúl Castro, 95, does not attend the event, with his absence described as conspicuous. One report says it is the first time in at least 30 years that Castro has not attended, and that no explanation is given for his absence. At the rally in Pinar del Río in eastern Cuba, President Miguel Díaz-Canel reads a congratulatory message attributed to Raúl Castro for the occasion, according to one outlet. The commemoration is described as an annual event and is presented as part of Cuba’s regular public observances tied to revolutionary history. While outlets focus on Castro’s missing appearance, they also consistently note the continued public ceremony and Díaz-Canel’s role in conveying Castro’s message. None of the provided sources offers additional verified details beyond the reported absence and the message read at the ceremony.