Hodeida: The squares of al-Sammad Martyr in Hodeida city and the Great Prophet square in Beit al-Faqih were packed on Thursday with millions of Yemenis marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in a breathtaking human scene that reflected joy, devotion, and deep faith.
According to Yemen News Agency, the central squares overflowed with massive crowds from all districts, who gathered carrying banners and chanting slogans of love for the Prophet. The celebration was described as one of the largest in the history of the Red Sea guardian province. Joyful voices and green flags transformed the squares into a unique spiritual atmosphere that embodied Yemenis' loyalty to the Messenger of God.
Participants expressed that the occasion is not just a celebration but a renewal of allegiance to the Prophet's message. They highlighted that the birth of the Messenger represents a source of unity, faith, and steadfastness for Yemenis across generations. Cultural performances, chants, and poems further reinforced the religious and spiritual essence of the day.
The crowds, many of whom traveled long distances from rural areas and villages, turned the city's streets and entrances into streams of humanity. Their determination to attend reflected both the importance of the event and their unshakable bond with the Prophet's legacy. Attendees described their presence as a living testimony of Yemen's identity of faith and resilience.
Speakers at the event underscored the connection between celebrating the Prophet's birth and supporting just causes in the Muslim world, particularly Palestine. The masses voiced their backing of the Resistance and pledged loyalty to the directives of the Revolution's Leader, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi. They emphasized that Yemen remains a pillar of faith and a defender of the oppressed.
Officials, tribal leaders, and scholars joined the crowds, affirming that this commemoration is part of Yemen's historic identity as the land of the Ansar who first supported the Prophet. They considered the day an opportunity to reinforce values of unity, sacrifice, and steadfastness. Many stressed that such scenes send a clear message of defiance to enemies and occupiers.
The ceremony concluded with fiery chants of loyalty and the recitation of Sayyed Abdulmalik al-Houthi's address, which called for strengthening faith, unity, and resistance. Poetry, songs, and religious odes echoed across the squares, amplifying the spirit of devotion. The massive gathering was hailed as an unprecedented moment of faith and resilience, immortalizing Yemen's deep-rooted identity of loyalty to the Messenger of God.