Sanaa, other Yemeni Governorates witness massive rallies in support of Quran, Al-Aqsa, in solidarity with Lebanon

SANAA, May 18 (YPA) – The capital, Sanaa, and several Yemeni governorates witnessed massive popular rallies on Monday under the slogan “In support of the Quran and Al-Aqsa, in solidarity with Lebanon, and confirming high readiness to confront any escalation by the enemy,” amidst broad participation and a remarkable popular turnout.

Crowds flocked to the squares from the early hours, raising copies of the Holy Quran, Palestinian and Lebanese flags, and Hezbollah banners. Chants echoed condemning the repeated insults to the Holy Quran, supporting Palestine and Lebanon, and rejecting US and “Israeli” policies in the region.

Participants condemned the global silence regarding the repeated attacks on the Holy Quran and Islamic holy sites, calling on Arab and Islamic nations to take widespread action to confront the desecrations of holy sites and counter the Zionist project.

The participating crowds reaffirmed their adherence to the faith-based and moral stance in supporting the causes of the nation, foremost among them the Palestinian cause, declaring high readiness to face any potential escalation in the coming period.

Key Points from the Rallies’ Statement:

• Purpose of the Turnout: The statement issued by the marches noted that the mass turnout comes “in support of the Holy Quran, in defense of Al-Aqsa Mosque, and in solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples,” alongside emphasizing readiness to confront any developments or escalation in the region.
• Call for Boycott: The statement condemned the repeated offenses against the Holy Quran and the ongoing violations against Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling for intensifying boycott campaigns against American and Israeli goods, and strengthening popular action in the face of the Zionist project.
• Solidarity and Readiness: It stressed the continuation of the Yemeni stance supporting Gaza and Palestine, announcing full solidarity with Hezbollah, and emphasizing high readiness to deal with any new US and “Israeli” escalation in the region.

The statement concluded by reaffirming the Yemeni people’s commitment to supporting the causes of the Islamic nation, adhering to the Holy Quran, and preserving their faith identity, while renewing their readiness and preparedness to face any challenges or escalation during the coming phase.

YPA