Yemeni community in Syria celebrates Prophet’s birthday

DAMASCUS, Oct. 20 (YPA) – The Yemeni community in Syria on Tuesday organized a celebration to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

At the event, which was attended by Abdullah Sabri, the Yemeni ambassador to Syria, and a number of religious, social figures and representatives of Palestinian factions, Head of the Community Council, Mohammed Naji al-Awlaki said the  biography of the Prophet Muhammad and his family represents a role model and a great beacon of light for the whole nation in  facing challenges and dangers that threatening its unity and issues.

He said the celebration is a pride and honour to the Yemeni people, so, the Yemenis were keen to celebration this religious occasion in a remarkable and honorably way, despite the circumstances of aggression and siege.

Al-Awlaki confirmed that the celebration also embodies the Yemeni  faith identity and close association with the Prophet, despite attempts by  the enemies to keep Muslims away from the authentic Muhammadic approach .

For his part, the preacher and imam of the Abbas Mosque in Damascus, Sheikh Yusuf al-Masri congratulated  the Syrian and Yemeni peoples , as well as  the Arab and Islamic nation on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday.

He said “celebrating this great religious occasion also proves the status and love that  the people of Yemen still have  for the Prophet”.

He added, Faith is from Yemen, and  wisdom is Yemenite” “The people of Yemen are soft-hearted  and  well-mannered.”

“Yemenis raise the banner of love, joy and loyalty in the celebration of the birthday of Prophet, because  of their strong relationship with him,” he said.

Prayers, songs and poems praising the Prophet were recited, and Damascene heritage and folklore dances were performed .

E.M