Hodeida: The branches of the Public Telecommunications Corporation, the General Corporation for Postal Services, TeleYemen, and the Executive Unit for Projects in Hodeida governorate held an evening event to commemorate the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. The gathering was attended by various notable figures including Hodeida undersecretary Mohammed Halishi, Coastal Defense Forces Commander Major General Mohammed Al-Qadri, Hodeida University Rector Dr. Mohammed Al-Ahdal, Telecommunications Corporation Branch Director Ali Makki, Water Corporation Director Khaled Fikri, and Educational Sector Official Omar Bahr. The event aimed to emphasize the significance of drawing lessons from the Prophet Muhammad's life and virtues.
According to Yemen News Agency, Nabil Al-Shetwi, speaking on behalf of the organizing entities, highlighted the Yemeni people's commitment to commemorating the occasion despite ongoing struggles against aggression and blockades. Al-Shetwi stressed that the Yemeni identity remains firmly grounded in faith, which is evident in their determination to reclaim rights and confront occupation.
Al-Shetwi further remarked that the commemoration aligns with the Yemeni people's solidarity with their leadership and armed forces, showcasing a commitment to defending the homeland against adversaries. He emphasized the importance of applying the teachings of patience and steadfastness from the Prophet's life to real-life challenges faced by Yemenis.
Educational and Guidance Sector Official Abdulrahman Al-Warfi expressed pride in the event, illustrating the loyalty of the governorate's people to the Prophet. He emphasized that this loyalty is demonstrated through practical adherence to the Prophet's principles and support for the Muslim nation's causes.
Al-Warfi noted that the Prophet's birthday serves as a unifying occasion amidst challenges, fostering solidarity against oppression and supporting significant causes like the plight of Palestine. In a speech, Sheikh Saleh Al-Atami celebrated the event as a landmark of Yemeni connection to the Prophet, reinforcing the nation's faith-based position despite external pressures.
Sheikh Al-Atami discussed the importance of the event as a moment to renew vows to the Prophet and strengthen the values embodied in his message. He also emphasized the need to educate future generations in line with the Prophet's teachings and safeguard the Holy Quran's sanctity against hostility.
Overall, the event underscored the Yemeni people's enduring devotion to the Prophet Muhammad and their commitment to the principles of Islam amidst ongoing challenges.