Sana'a: An expanded meeting of state leaders was convened in Sana'a on Monday to mark the upcoming anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's Birthday (1447 AH), in accordance with the Quranic verse: 'But the Messenger and those who believed with him fought with their wealth and their lives. It is they who will have the good things, and it is they who will be successful.'
According to Yemen News Agency, the meeting was attended by Parliament Speaker Yahya Ali Al-Ra'i, Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Rahwi, Shura Council Chairman Mohammed Hassan Al-Aidarous, and Supreme Judicial Council President Judge Abdulmu'min Shujaa Al-Din. Supreme Political Council member Dr. Abdulaziz Saleh bin Habtoor delivered a speech highlighting the significance of the occasion for the Yemeni people and its deep-rooted tradition across generations.
Bin Habtoor emphasized the Supreme Political Council's appreciation for the efforts of state institutions in implementing the directives of the Revolution Leader Sayyed Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi and the guidance of President Field Marshal Mahdi al-Mashat. He praised the religious commitment shown by Sana'a and other provinces in commemorating the Prophet's Birthday for the tenth consecutive year, along with the high level of voluntary popular participation.
He also underscored Yemen's solidarity with the Palestinian cause, which is facing a major conspiracy with the complicity of several Arab regimes, particularly those normalizing relations with Israel. Referring to a recent conference in New York on Palestine, Bin Habtoor stated that it aimed to dissolve the Palestinian cause and pave the way for Israeli dominance over the Middle East. He noted that the Revolution Leader's speech last Thursday countered the conference's outcomes, which ignored the realities on the ground and the sacrifices of the Palestinian people.
Bin Habtoor lauded the Yemeni Armed Forces for supporting the people of Gaza, including blocking Red Sea navigation for Israeli vessels and companies cooperating with the enemy. 'The world must know that Yemen is not a passing state in history, but a nation deeply rooted in this region for thousands of years,' he said.
Prime Minister Al-Rahwi described Yemen's celebration of the occasion as exceptional, noting that such devotion is not surprising from a people who supported the Prophet at the dawn of Islam. He criticized Arab states that celebrate New Year's Eve while considering the Prophet's Birthday an innovation, emphasizing the need for unity.
Al-Rahwi attributed the current weakness of the Muslim nation to its abandonment of Islamic teachings. He affirmed Yemen's awareness of the consequences of supporting Gaza, considering it an honorable stance for all Yemenis. He urged preserving national unity and strengthening internal cohesion, noting that southern provinces are now more committed to unity.
Minister of Information Hashem Sharaf Al-Din noted that this year's celebration coincides with the anniversary of the Yemeni Revolution and amid the 'Promised Conquest and Sacred Jihad' battle. He outlined key points for the commemoration, stressing the importance of presenting the Prophet as the living embodiment of the Qur'an and linking his struggle against tyrants to today's fight against the Zionist project and the defense of Gaza.