Yemen Shakes the World on the Prophet’s Birthday: Million-Man Crowds, Legendary Resilience, and Gaza’s Echo in the Leader’s Speech

In a majestic scene reflecting deep spiritual and historical ties, millions of Yemenis poured into more than twenty central squares across the republic on Thursday, 12th of Rabi al-Awwal 1447 AH, in unprecedented crowds. These celebrations were not merely a traditional religious occasion but a clear political message, affirming the Yemeni people’s steadfastness and their unwavering support for the Palestinian cause—particularly for steadfast Gaza—despite the suffering, blockade, and targeted assassinations of their leaders. The events culminated with a speech by Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, which gave the million-man demonstration a strategic dimension and profound spiritual depth.

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The capital Sana’a, along with provinces such as Hajjah (in its city and Abs squares), Dhamar, Ibb, Taiz, Marib, Jawf, Dhale, Bayda, Mahwit, Amran, and Hodeidah (in its city and al-Husayniyah squares), as well as Saada, witnessed massive human flows described by observers as unprecedented torrents of people. These millions, men and women alike, demonstrated the Yemeni people’s profound bond with their noble Prophet and their adherence to his values and principles.

Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi affirmed this Yemeni uniqueness in

his address: “This commemoration of the Prophet’s birth in Yemen

has no equal on earth; it is a witness to his saying, peace be upon him and his family: ‘Faith is Yemeni and wisdom is Yemeni.’” He noted that Yemenis revive this occasion in gratitude to God’s blessings and joy in His mercy, and that this revival foils all attempts to sever the nation from following the Prophet.

The Prophet’s Birthday in Yemen is not a mere ritual but an expression of a deeply rooted identity, unwavering faith, and popular unity that transcends political and geographical divisions. These crowds have proven that the Prophet’s love in Yemeni hearts is genuine, embodied in commitment to his path that calls for unity over division, knowledge over ignorance, dignity over humiliation, strength over weakness, and good deeds over wrongdoing. The rallies also reflected rejection of attempts to distort Islam or separate it from the nation’s critical causes, affirming that true Muhammadan Islam is the faith of mercy, justice, and resistance.

The Prophet’s Birthday: Renewing Allegiance to Prophetic Leadership and Resisting Injustice

For Yemenis, the Prophet’s Birthday is an occasion to renew their pledge to prophetic leadership, drawing lessons to face contemporary challenges and build a brighter future on the foundations of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, was not only a religious guide but also a political, social, and economic leader who established a state of justice and equality, where no Arab had superiority over a non-Arab except through piety.

Sayyed al-Houthi linked this occasion to current realities, stressing that it comes as Israeli aggression on Gaza continues with U.S. support, describing it as “the crime of the century and the disgrace of the age for those who remain complacent.”

He emphasized that Palestinian suffering has worsened under siege and starvation, to the point of even denying infants their milk, while Israel continues its daily violations against Al-Aqsa Mosque and the lands of the West Bank.

These million-strong rallies carry a clear message: the Yemeni people, by honoring their Prophet’s birth, reaffirm their rejection of injustice and tyranny, and their readiness to sacrifice for truth and justice. This is manifest in their unwavering stance on Palestine and their support for Gaza, which is facing the most brutal forms of Zionist-American-Western aggression.

Yemen and Gaza: Extending the Spirit of the Ansar and Standing Firm on Truth

Yemen’s honorable stance with Gaza is not new but rooted in its history. Yemenis are descendants of the Ansar—the Prophet’s first supporters who sheltered and defended him and helped establish the Islamic state. Just as the Ansar stood by the Prophet in his hardest trials, their descendants today stand with the oppressed in Gaza, despite the assassination of their leaders, ongoing siege, and relentless aggression.

Sayyed al-Houthi reminded the nation of the glory of the first Ansar, who carried Islam’s banner when others abandoned it, affirming that their descendants today lift the banner high in defense of the oppressed and in defiance of tyrants, unbelievers, and their hypocrite allies.

He reiterated Yemen’s steadfast stance in supporting Palestine, urging people of conscience worldwide to act against Zionist crimes of genocide and starvation.

The immense sacrifices of Yemen prove that steadfastness on principle is the only path to victory, regardless of enmity’s ferocity. For Yemenis, the struggle with oppressive powers is not merely political but a doctrinal, economic, political, and social battle aimed at subjugating the nation. Thus, they cling to the Prophet’s method in facing hostility: steadfast principles, enduring patience, organized effort, and reliance upon God.

The Million-Man Message and the Leader’s Address: Unity, Steadfastness, and Defiance

The massive rallies conveyed multiple messages, amplified by Sayyed al-Houthi’s address:

• Internal message: Affirming Yemeni unity and cohesion around their leadership, rejecting all attempts of division and discord. It strengthens social belonging through collective participation in events, seminars, and public decorations of homes and streets.

• External message: A strong message to global powers of arrogance that the Yemeni people are free and dignified, bowing only to God and never bargaining away their principles. It is also a message of support to steadfast Gaza, reaffirming that Palestine remains central to the Yemeni conscience and will never be abandoned.

Sayyed al-Houthi stressed that the greatest danger facing the Islamic nation is persisting in a condition that contradicts its principles and leads to destruction. He asserted that salvation lies not in complacency but in shouldering the responsibility of jihad, repelling the corruption and crimes of the Jews, and reconnecting with the Qur’an through obedience and guidance, and with the Prophet through emulation. The truest sign of faith, he said, is striving in the path of God.

These rallies stand as proof that the Islamic nation, despite challenges, is still capable of revival, upholding its values, and confronting its enemies with steadfastness. They are a call to return to the essence of the Muhammadan message—mercy, justice, and resistance—still capable of leading humanity from darkness to light, cruelty to compassion, and ignorance to knowledge.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Yemen’s celebrations of the Prophet’s Birthday—through million-strong rallies and Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi’s speech—were not just religious events but massive popular demonstrations carrying profound messages of resilience, steadfastness, and unwavering support for Palestine. The Yemeni people have proven they are alive, deeply committed to their faith and values, ready to face challenges and make sacrifices for truth and justice. It is an occasion to renew allegiance to the Prophet’s path—the path of mercy, justice, and resistance—which remains the only way for the nation’s renaissance, dignity, and honor in this age.