In the month of Rajab, the month of faith-based identity, the Old City of Sana’a—with its ancient Islamic and historical landmarks—turns into an open destination for those celebrating Rajab Friday, the anniversary of Yemenis’ entry into Islam. The scene reflects deep faith and the authenticity of history.




Visitors flock to Sana’a’s most prominent Islamic historical landmarks, foremost among them the Great Mosque, the Mosque of Imam Ali (peace be upon him), and Souq Al-Halaqa. These sites stand as enduring testimonies to the noble and honorable history of the people of faith and wisdom since the dawn of the Islamic call, and to their lasting role in supporting the religion, the Great Messenger, and confronting the enemies of God and Islam.

Since the beginning of Rajab, Old Sana’a has witnessed large-scale marches and mass festivals involving thousands from the districts of the Capital Secretariat, celebrating Rajab Friday amid a warm reception by the Secretariat and district leadership, social figures, and local residents.




These celebrations painted a unique Yemeni faith-inspired tableau, featuring speeches, cultural and poetic segments, chants, anthems, and folk performances—all expressing joy and celebration of this religious occasion that holds a special place in the hearts of Yemenis.




Participants expressed gratitude to God Almighty for the blessing of guidance to Islam, reaffirming adherence to the Book of God, the Holy Qur’an, and to the faith-based identity. They renewed their commitment to follow the upright Qur’anic path in confronting the enemies of Islam and Muslims—the Zionists and criminal Americans.

The Old City also saw official and popular visits by state leaders, directors and employees of executive offices, schools, and districts, recalling one of the most significant phases in Yemeni history and their deep connection to Islam, the Great Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), Imam Ali (peace be upon him), and the luminaries of guidance.




The Great Mosque holds exceptional significance as an Islamic landmark built by order of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) and constructed by Imam Ali (peace be upon him) when the Prophet sent him to Sana’a to call the Yemenis to Islam. It is considered one of the oldest Islamic mosques and the first mosque built in Yemen, occupying a profound historical and spiritual status and symbolizing the faith-based identity, in honor of what the Prophet bestowed upon the Yemenis.




As a scientific and religious center, the Great Mosque hosts circles of remembrance, Qur’an memorization and recitation, and scholarly gatherings addressing the roles of Yemenis in supporting Islam, carrying its banner across the world, and the sacrifices they made in this cause. Discussions also focus on the importance of this religious occasion and its role in reinforcing faith-based identity, creating a scene that blends spirituality with deep belonging.

On this great religious occasion, scholars and preachers highlight the virtues of the people of Yemen, the Prophetic hadiths concerning them, and their esteemed status with the Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). They also emphasize Yemenis’ courage and readiness to aid those in distress, and the faith-driven and heroic stances they demonstrate today in support of their brothers in Gaza and Palestine, who are facing genocide and starvation before the eyes of Arabs, Muslims, and the entire world.




The library of the Great Mosque also witnesses a large influx of visitors eager to explore its valuable books, manuscripts, and works across various fields, including a Qur’an manuscript written in the hand of Imam Ali (peace be upon him), along with other rare manuscripts that represent a precious Islamic heritage and embody Sana’a’s prominent place in Islamic history.




The Mosque of Imam Ali and Souq Al-Halaqa—where Yemenis gathered around Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), the envoy of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), declaring their voluntary acceptance of Islam in response to the Prophet’s message—stand as further testimonies documenting one of the brightest chapters in Yemeni and Islamic history.

With the advent of the blessed month of Rajab, mosques and neighborhoods in Old Sana’a are adorned, while the skies echo with traditional muwashshahat and Prophetic praises distinctive to the city. The spiritual atmosphere reflects the status of Rajab in the Yemeni collective consciousness and their steadfast attachment to faith-based identity, in fulfillment of the saying of the Messenger of God (peace be upon him and his family): “The people of Yemen have come to you; they are the most tender-hearted and softest of hearts. Faith is Yemeni, and wisdom is Yemeni.”




The anniversary of Rajab Friday represents an important moment to renew loyalty to God Almighty and His Noble Messenger through adherence to the teachings of Islam and the Holy Qur’an—the eternal Book of God—and to translate that into reality by continuing jihad, sacrifice, and steadfastness in confronting the enemies of the Islamic nation, and in supporting its causes, foremost among them the Palestinian cause.




It is also an educational milestone aimed at fortifying generations against the dangers of soft warfare, linking them to the history of their forefathers—the Ansar—and their honorable roles in Islamic conquests and in supporting the oppressed and wronged among the الأمة in confronting forces of arrogance and tyranny.

In the month of faith-based identity, the people of Yemen renew their affirmation of a steadfast, faith-driven stance in support of the brotherly Palestinian people, in defense of the causes and sanctities of the Islamic nation—foremost the Holy Qur’an—affirming that they will remain people of support, faith, and wisdom until the Day of Judgment.

SabaNews report