On January 15, 2026, Wikipedia marked its 25th anniversary, completing a quarter century of an extraordinary journey that has demonstrated how open collaboration can build free, accessible knowledge for everyone. This milestone became a global celebration joined by communities across the Wikimedia movement, reaffirming the shared values on which these projects were founded: openness, collaboration, and unrestricted access to knowledge. Two days after the official anniversary, on 17 January 2026, **Wiki Palestine organized** a special event that combined knowledge-building with community celebration. The in-person gathering brought together contributors and supporters of free knowledge in an interactive space designed to strengthen connections within the local Wikimedia community, exchange experiences, and foster new collaborations.…