Sanaa: President of the Supreme Political Council, Field Marshal Mahdi Al-Mashat, extended his highest congratulations and best wishes to the Leader of the Revolution, Sayyed Abdulmalik Badr al-Din Al-Houthi, the steadfast Yemeni people, and the heroes of the armed and security forces stationed on the fronts of honor and dignity on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. In an important speech delivered this evening on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, President Al-Mashat also congratulated the Palestinian people, the steadfast fighters and patient people in Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq, and Iran, the entire Islamic nation, and the pilgrims of the Holy House of Allah on this cherished Islamic occasion.
According to Yemen News Agency, President Al-Mashat described Eid Al-Adha as a great occasion for reinforcing Islamic principles and steadfastness, a platform for declaring and upholding the truth, readiness for sacrifice in the cause of Allah, and disavowal of Satan and his arrogant allies among the disbelievers and hypocrites. He added that it is also an occasion to demonstrate unity, strengthen bonds of affection among believers, support the poor and needy, thank Almighty Allah for His blessings, and glorify Him in a way that inspires strength and determination in confronting tyrannical forces.
The speech highlighted the gathering of pilgrims from all corners of the earth, despite differences in color and language, standing together at Arafat in one place, one garment, and one call, then proceeding to stone the pillars, reinforcing the principles of Islamic unity and disavowal of the polytheists and their allies. President Al-Mashat emphasized the need for unity, solidarity, and preparedness to confront the US-Zionist enemy and its schemes being implemented under the banner of the 'New Middle East,' represented by 'Greater Israel.' The ongoing aggression against Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and Iraq was cited as clear evidence of these ambitions.
The speech also addressed a recent incident involving an American extremist who insulted and burned the Holy Quran, urging Muslims worldwide to mobilize in defense of their Quran and sacred values. President Al-Mashat condemned the crime, attributing it to official American cover and hostile policies targeting Islam. He called on Arab and Islamic governments and peoples to adopt firm positions against anti-Islamic American and Western policies.
The president also welcomed the signing of a prisoner exchange agreement recently concluded in Amman, Jordan, and assured the families of prisoners and missing persons that their suffering remains a top priority. He urged the wealthy to show compassion and solidarity with the poor and needy, emphasizing that such acts should define Eid celebrations.
President Al-Mashat concluded by reiterating the importance of awareness in confronting enemy conspiracies, congratulating the Yemeni people, and expressing hopes for security, stability, sovereignty, and progress for Yemen. The speech ended with blessings for the martyrs, healing for the wounded, freedom for the prisoners, and a call for the enduring Republic of Yemen.