Sana'a: Local authorities in Sana'a province organized a central cultural and commemorative event on Sunday to observe the anniversary of Imam Zayd bin Ali's martyrdom. The gathering aimed to reaffirm support for the third phase of public mobilization and what organizers termed as the "Axis of Resistance."
According to Yemen News Agency, the event was attended by key figures, including the Secretary-General of the Governorate's Local Council, Abdul Qader Al-Jilani, deputy governors, and heads of executive offices. Talib Dahhan, head of the province's education sector, and Abdullah Al-Marouni, director of Sana'a Al-Jadidah District, emphasized the importance of recalling the values of sacrifice, steadfastness, and defense of religion and dignity associated with Imam Zayd bin Ali.
They provided insights into the life and legacy of Imam Zayd, highlighting his uprising against oppression as a continuing source of inspiration for values such as freedom, awareness, and resistance against global hegemonic powers, specifically the United States and Israeli adversaries. The speakers also drew parallels between Imam Zayd's experiences and those of the Yemeni, Palestinian, Lebanese, and Iranian peoples, advocating for continued support through financial contributions, personal sacrifice, political backing, and armed struggle.
The importance of maintaining readiness and participation in public mobilization training courses was stressed, describing it as a religious and moral obligation in support of resistance movements in Gaza, Lebanon, and across the "Axis of Resistance." Officials praised the strong public response to the third phase of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" mobilization courses, viewing it as a reflection of popular support for the movement's causes.
Religious scholar Khaled Mousa addressed the audience, drawing historical parallels between Imam Zayd's martyrdom and contemporary events. He noted that the Prophet Muhammad had foretold Imam Zayd's fate, which he argued lent legitimacy to his uprising against injustice. Mousa described Imam Zayd's revolt as an embodiment of the Islamic principle of "enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong," characterizing it as a movement of awareness against Umayyad rule.