Sana'a: The capital of Yemen, Sana'a, witnessed an unprecedented gathering this afternoon as a million-strong rally converged in Al-Sabeen Square. The demonstration, titled 'In Support of the Quran and Al-Aqsa. in Solidarity with Lebanon. and Affirming Readiness', was organized in response to repeated insults against the Holy Quran and Islamic sanctities.
According to Yemen News Agency, the massive turnout was a direct response to a call by the revolution leader, Sayyed Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi. Participants expressed their anger over the desecration of the Holy Quran, voiced support for Al-Aqsa and Palestine, and demonstrated solidarity with Lebanon and its resistance fighters. The rally also aimed to affirm their readiness for any potential developments or escalations.
At the heart of the gathering stood a symbolic model of the Holy Quran, representing the deep reverence Yemenis hold for Allah's book and their commitment to its teachings. The demonstrators, waving Yemeni, Palestinian, and Lebanese flags, chanted slogans condemning what they described as US-Zionist insults against Islam's holiest sanctity.
The rally attendees denounced the frequent assaults on Al-Aqsa Mosque by Zionist forces and criticized the perceived silence of Arab and Islamic nations. They pledged not to remain passive in the face of ongoing violations and campaigns targeting Islamic sanctities.
The participants reaffirmed their full support for Sayyed Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, voicing their unwavering commitment to supporting Gaza, the Palestinian people, and Hezbollah in Lebanon. They emphasized their adherence to the Quran and their dedication to jihad in the path of Allah, vowing to defend the sanctities and causes of the Islamic nation against perceived Zionist and American adversaries.
Yemen's Mufti, Sheikh Shams al-Din Sharaf al-Din, addressed the rally, stating that the turnout symbolizes a victory for Allah's Book and all Islamic sanctities. He highlighted the significance of the demonstration coinciding with the first of Dhu al-Hijjah, a day revered in Islam. The Mufti stressed that Yemen would never abandon its sanctities and warned that insults against the Quran would have consequences.
The Mufti further asserted that freedom of expression must not infringe upon religion or sanctities. He called on Muslims worldwide to fulfill their duties, intensify boycott campaigns, and organize mass demonstrations in support of Islamic sanctities.
The rally also expressed condolences to Al-Qassam Brigades for the loss of commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, reaffirming support for Gaza and the liberation of Al-Aqsa and Palestine. Full solidarity with Hezbollah in Lebanon was declared, praising its actions against what was referred to as the 'temporary entity', and expressing readiness for any escalation by the US and Israel.
The event concluded with a call for Yemen to continue its steadfast support for Islam and to resist US-Israeli aggression, while urging participation in humanitarian efforts and support campaigns for fighters.