Sana'a: A scouting festival was held at Tahrir Square in the capital, Sana'a, on Sunday evening to mark the 12th anniversary of the September 21 Revolution.
According to Yemen News Agency, the event was organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, represented by the Scouts and Guides Association, in cooperation with the Capital Secretariat. The festival began with Quranic verses and the national anthem, attended by Capital Secretariat Mayor Dr. Hamoud Abbad, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Nabih Nasser, Hadramout Governor Luqman Baras, and other officials.
A scouting parade then entered the square with military music and patriotic performances. The participating scouts showcased what organizers described as national loyalty and a sense of responsibility among Yemeni youth. They raised the Yemeni flag, pictures of Revolution Leader Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, and banners celebrating the occasion, calling for freedom, independence, and an end to foreign influence.
Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports and Chairman of the Scouts and Guides Association Nabih Nasser highlighted the anniversary as a reaffirmation of Yemen's national and religious identity. He stated that the revolution aligns with a major struggle for liberation and independence against Saudi-led forces and their allies. Nasser praised the Quranic Movement and its founder, Hussein Badr al-Din al-Houthi, for strengthening Yemen's resilience against foreign domination.
Nasser also commended the armed forces and security forces for their victories on various fronts, emphasizing Yemen's commitment to defending its sovereignty. He noted that the revolution's objectives extend beyond Yemen's borders, particularly in supporting the Palestinian cause, and reaffirmed Yemen's support for Gaza and the Palestinian people, rejecting threats from the United States, Israel, and their allies.
He dismissed allegations concerning attacks on Islamic holy sites, emphasizing Yemen's focus on defending regional causes and supporting the liberation of Al-Quds and Palestine. Nasser called on Yemeni youth to contribute to national development and strengthen the country's internal resilience.
The festival included a pledge of allegiance from scouts and guides to Revolution Leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, read by Scout Leader Sadiq al-Hakimi. The document pledged continued support for the Quranic Movement's path and commitment to defending Yemen against foreign forces. It concluded with calls for mercy for the fallen, recovery for the wounded, freedom for prisoners, and condemnation of aggressors and collaborators.
Scout Mohammed al-Hamli and Scout Ahmed Suhail, sons of fallen men al-Hamli and Suhail, later handed the pledge document to the Capital Secretariat mayor and the deputy minister of youth and sports for delivery to Abdul-Malik al-Houthi.
The festival also featured an operetta titled 'September 21: Celebrate Your Victory,' conceived, prepared, and directed by Yousef Darmoush, with lyrics by poet Hamza al-Maghribi and performances by the Art and Civilization troupe. The performance celebrated the anniversary of the September 21 Revolution and highlighted themes of freedom, independence, national pride, and resistance to foreign influence, while expressing support for Palestine and Al-Quds.
The scouting festival concluded with the national anthem.
