Sana'a: The Supreme Committee for Elections and Referendum held a commemorative event on Wednesday to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zaid. The event was attended by the Committee's Chairman, Judge Mohammed al-Salami, the Secretary-General, and other members. It featured speeches that underscored the significance of Imam Zaid's legacy, emphasizing the need to learn from his path, revolution, and courage in challenging tyranny and injustice.
According to Yemen News Agency, speakers at the event highlighted the importance of following Imam Zaid's example in ethics, his movement for God's cause, and his revolutionary stance. They stressed the relevance of his teachings in correcting misconceptions and mobilizing the nation to confront arrogance and domination in all circumstances.
The discussions reflected on Imam Zaid's scholarly and militant life, his virtues, bravery, knowledge, piety, and his enduring legacy, which continues to inspire generations. The speakers urged adherence to the values and principles for which Imam Zaid sacrificed his life.
The event also addressed ongoing conspiracies against the Muslim nation since the dawn of Islam. The speakers condemned the genocide and systematic starvation inflicted on the Palestinian people in Gaza for over 21 months by the Zionist enemy, supported by the U.S. and Europe.
They called for intensified efforts to continue mobilization, training, and support for the armed forces in the sacred battle of the 'promised liberation and holy jihad,' advocating for the defense of the Palestinian cause and the oppressed in Gaza.
The event concluded with a call to uphold responsibility toward the nation's issues and sanctities, strengthen the spirit of jihad, awareness, and insight to confront enemies, and seriously follow in the footsteps of Imam Zaid and the guiding leaders.