Sana’a Shines for the Prophet’s Birthday: An Extraordinary Celebration Expressing Loyalty to the Prophet and Support for the Oppressed

Amid green hues filling the horizon and the resonant chanting of nasheeds and prophetic hymns, the capital Sana’a witnessed today its grandest public celebration of the Prophet’s birthday. Streets and squares were transformed into spiritual stations reflecting Yemenis’ deep love for the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him and his family.

This occasion was more than a religious commemoration; it was a living testimony to the nation’s steadfastness and the solidarity of a people who have not been broken by attempts at domination — inspired by the strength and resolve of the 21 September Revolution, which returned to Yemenis the leadership of their destiny and restored their national dignity.

At the heart of this massive gathering, an image of Yemen emerged as a land of faith and wisdom, where devotion to the Prophet is united with national and religious duty in a scene that connects a glorious past with a radiant present and a promising future.

Al-Sab‘een Square: A Majestic Tableau of Faith
Al-Sab‘een Square was transformed today into an immense tableau of loyalty and belonging, filled with vast crowds from all districts of the capital. Human processions flowed through the square carrying green flags and Muhammadan banners, chanting nasheeds and hymns that expressed deep love for the Beloved Prophet and praised the role of Yemenis in defending his message.

The square resembled a vast, roaring green sea — vivid colors intersecting with shouts and prayers — while banners and placards bearing phrases of devotion and reverence for the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, stood at the center of the plaza. The result was a unique blend of profound faith, national belonging, and social cohesion.

Vocal ensembles and choral groups raised their voices with sublime melodies, creating a solemn spiritual atmosphere that filled hearts with love and tranquility and bridged the present with Yemen’s proud past of carrying Islam’s message across the world. Visual scenes were accompanied by unprecedented public engagement: tears of devotion and faith mixed with smiles and joy, conveying a living message that Yemenis offered this celebration as a salute of love and a renewed pledge to the Prophet.

The event turned Al-Sab‘een into a center of collective spirituality — a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle that reflected the social bonds of Yemeni society and its attachment to religious and national identity, confirming that the Prophet’s birthday is not a mere passing event but a pinnacle expression of loyalty, popular cohesion, and sincere love for the Messenger of God.

A National and Spiritual Message at the Heart of the Celebration
Organizers of the celebration — including scholars, intellectuals, and poets — emphasized that the Prophet’s birthday is not merely a religious occasion but a field of national resilience and a lesson in loyalty and perseverance, particularly in facing the challenges confronting the nation, foremost among them the Zionist enemy and the unjust actions against the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Poet Abdulsalam, distinguished in his poem “The Memory of Prophethood,” affirmed that the celebration embodies the living spirit of the nation. He said Yemenis, through their sacrifices and steadfastness, follow the path of their ancestors who aided the Prophet and spread his message worldwide — drawing from the Mawlid the motivation to unite ranks and strengthen national and religious resilience.

The 21 September Revolution: Drawing Strength and National Standing
Celebrating the Prophet’s birthday in Yemen has become more than a religious observance: it is a reaffirmation of the Yemeni people’s ability to manage their own affairs following the victory of the 21 September Revolution, and an embodiment of national and religious identity at once.

The millions who gathered today demonstrated to the world that Yemenis are united around their values and sacred symbols, and that loyalty to the Prophet is intertwined with their duty to support the oppressed and defend the causes of the Ummah.

A Message to the World
This grand public celebration sent a clear message to the world: the light of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, will remain a luminous flame in Yemenis’ hearts, glowing in every home, square, and street. The Yemeni nation, across all its segments, continues its devotion to the Prophet and draws from his life the resolve to confront injustice and tyranny.

Those who filled the squares did not come merely to observe a religious event; they came to affirm that the Yemeni people are committed to defending the oppressed everywhere, to renewing their loyalty to the divine message, and to resisting all attempts at domination and foreign intervention —