Millions of Yemenis gathered in the Yemeni capital Sana’a and other provinces on Thursday holding mass rallies in several main squares to celebrate the annual anniversary of Al-Walaya Day, the day on which the Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) selected Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor.
The participants declared their allegiance to Allah, his Messenger, Imam Ali and to the nation of Huda (peace be upon them), chanting slogans rejecting the “hegemony of the devil’s forces in the world, led by America and the Zionist entity.”
The participants in the celebrations emphasised that they will follow Imam Ali’s approach and will learn lessons from his life, specifically his courage and heroism in the face of tyrants and oppressors.
During the rallies, speeches, poems and songs were delivered, emphasising and expressing the greatness of Imam Ali, his wisdom and sacrifices in confronting the tyrants of his time.
They renewed their firm position against the Zionist entity, the Americans, and those who support them and stand on their side, stressing their support for the oppressed Palestinian people and resistance movements until the victory is achieved.
Eid al-Ghadir marks the occasion on which the Prophet Muhammad publicly proclaimed Ali as his successor to be leader of the Islamic Ummah. The day is celebrated by Muslims around the world.