2009年9月1日,利比亞舉行卡扎菲執政40周年慶典活動,首都黎波里洋溢著節日氣氛,到處張燈結彩,張貼卡扎菲的畫像,懸掛為卡扎菲歌功頌德的標語,綠色廣場上還舉行了盛大的閱兵儀式。
On September 1, 2009, Libya's Muammar Gaddafi held the 40th anniversary celebrations of the ruling. The capital Tripoli was filled with a festive atmosphere, with everywhere decorated, posting Gaddafi's portrait, hanging banners for the Gaddafi praises. A grand military parade was held in the green Square.