Sana'a - Saba:
The Yemeni sky was illuminated with light and joy this evening on an exceptional night, as the glow of Al-Wilayah—the anniversary of renewing allegiance to Imam Ali (peace be upon him)—was reflected in a majestic popular scene that embodied deep spiritual connection to this significant occasion.
Fireworks lit up from rooftops, mountain peaks, hills, and neighborhoods, as vibrant colors danced in the sky accompanied by celebratory sounds. Together, they formed a dazzling display of light, expressing profound loyalty and heartfelt joy—as if messages of allegiance were rising from Earth to the heavens, carrying with them renewed vows and reverence for the spirit of al-Wilayah.
On this night, Yemenis celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer as a holiday of light and certainty, in which lights shine across cities and mountains, and the meanings of al-Wilayah appear clearly. The occasion is present in both hearts and the heavens, as a renewed covenant and a path firmly rooted in the conscience of the nation’s children.
The capital Sana'a, shone with spectra of light in every direction. Its sky was flooded with the colors of the Covenant and scenes of pure joy. In those moments, the city seemed to breathe loyalty, bathed in light that resonated between the mountains and tall buildings—celebrating al-Ghadir as a steadfast path of consciousness and a living extension of the meanings of divine leadership. These meanings transcend time and are deeply rooted in the people’s culture as a value passed down from generation to generation.
The governorate of Sana'a displayed a profound visual presence in both its cities and countryside, where lights raced from hills and villages in a festive scene pulsing with faith and history. Along the rural areas, lights aligned in harmony, embodying the authenticity of loyalty—a vivid expression of al-Wilayah Day, firmly embedded in the conscience of both man and place.
In Sa'ada governorate, the landscape stretched from the plains to the peaks, where lights illuminated the mountain paths and the values of loyalty were embodied in every detail of the scene. The landscape was marked by a spiritual beauty that reflected the deep religious significance of commemorating the Day of al-Wilayah of Imam Ali—an occasion to invoke the meanings of victory and connection with truth.
Hodeida province, in all its districts—from the coast to the depths of the countryside—embraced the occasion with enchanting visual joy. Colors rushed across the horizon, and lights mingled with the sea breezes to form a harmonious palette of beauty and covenant, expressing the connection between sea and land with a day that touches both soul and place.
In Hajjah province, lights crept out from among the mountains and plains, and scenes pulsating with faith and loyalty filled the skies. Villages and cities glowed with vibrant colors, and the mountains radiated with a halo of light—sincere expressions of popular interaction with the Day of al-Wilayah, and a continuation of allegiance in a land that inherits the covenant and preserves it in its every detail.
The colors that embraced the highlands and valleys wove festive scenes pulsing with reverence and rooted in the earth, affirming the presence of Eid Al-Ghadeer in the collective consciousness as an enduring symbol of connection to the divine covenant.
In Ibb province, lights shimmered on its green slopes, and colors blended with its picturesque nature in a magnificent scene of light. Overflowing with serenity and radiating loyalty, the night became a moment of spiritual connection between earth and sky, expressing the harmony of place and people with the values of al-Wilayah deeply embedded in the nation’s conscience.
In Amran province, its surroundings glittered with scattered lights, and the features of a steadfast covenant and unshakable loyalty were etched into its terrain. The colors that embraced the highlands and valleys wove festive details pulsing with reverence and rootedness in the land, affirming the presence of Eid al-Ghadir in the collective consciousness as a continuing sign of connection to the divine covenant.
In Ibb province, lights glowed on its green slopes, and the colors intertwined with its enchanting nature in a dazzling lightscape exuding serenity and radiating loyalty. The night transformed into a moment of spiritual extension between earth and sky, expressing the harmony of place and people with the value of guardianship deeply rooted in the conscience of the nation.
In Dhamar province, the sky glowed with fireworks launched from the outskirts of neighborhoods and village entrances. Lights poured over the flat mountains and densely packed houses, forming a complete festive scene that harmonized with the joy of guardianship. They resembled breaths of allegiance, stirred by hearts filled with love for the Imam—reminders of the Day of Ghadir as a luminous chapter in collective consciousness and heritage.
Taiz province, with its lofty peaks and interwoven valleys, revealed another face of splendor. Lights gleamed among the buildings and elevations, and colors reflected off the ancient walls. The scene brimmed with life and certainty, reaffirming the presence of Imam Ali’s guardianship in the pulse of life and its details.
Raymah province, the bride of the highlands, wove its night with strands of light. Its lights sparkled between opposing mountains, making the hanging villages appear like stars of the earth facing the stars of the sky—in harmony that expressed deep loyalty and a profound love for the Imam, rooted in its mountains, plains, and in the souls of its people.
Mahweet province's corners were illuminated by the lights of guardianship, and light rippled through its alleys and hills in a scene brimming with serenity and splendor, casting shadows of sanctity and beauty over its sky, adorned with the covenant. These lights added a new page to the record of the deep connection to the values carried by the Day of al-Ghadir.
Jawf province launched fireworks across its deserts and plateaus, and lights poured from the depths of the land, creating a vibrant emotional atmosphere, breathing in the spirit of the occasion and expressing a profound sense of belonging. It was as if the sands and plains were declaring their allegiance in their own special way to the presence of the Guardianship of Truth.
Marib province lit up its horizon with the language of light that adorned its hills. Lines of light formed like golden ink, inscribing an unchanging covenant. Marib emerged as an oasis glowing with pride and faith, preserving its long-standing historical role in the battle for values and true loyalty.
In Bayda province, fireworks stretched across plateaus and villages, and bright lights shone from mountaintops to valleys in a harmonious scene, expressing the heartfelt celebration of the Day of al-Ghadir. These displays filled the skies of the governorate with awe-inspiring stillness, as if the land itself were declaring its deep-rooted loyalty to the Guardianship of Imam Ali and its enduring connection to the path of justice and enlightenment.
In the remaining governorates, the sky expanded to embrace tales of light from every direction. Light shone over rural and urban areas alike, uniting the Yemeni land in a luminous mosaic that commemorates this anniversary and presents to the world a Yemeni face illuminated by covenant and loyalty—affirming that the Day of Allegiance is a cultural witness extending through time and conscience.
Thus, the Yemeni picture was completed on the Night of Allegiance, where spirit merged with visual rhythm, and geography transformed into a grand arena of celebration—speaking of faith, loyalty, and deep-rooted historical awareness. It was a vivid embodiment of the status of the Day of al-Ghadir in the collective consciousness, a unifying scene where all came together.
The manifestations of the celebration on the eve of the anniversary of al-Wilayah day in Yemen vary between fireworks, slogans, banners, and cultural activities—in a scene that extends from cities to villages and reflects a unique mass harmony, expressing authentic belonging to the values represented by Imam Ali (peace be upon him).
The celebration goes beyond its seasonal character, becoming a spiritual and national event that expresses deep-rooted adherence to a system of values based on truth, victory, and pure loyalty.
The concept of the mandate, as it lives on in the conscience of Yemen, is a living principle that manifests itself in public behavior and awareness. It constitutes a compass for identity and development, making this anniversary an inclusive occasion that becomes more deeply rooted year after year. It confirms that Yemeni consciousness celebrates the covenant as a progressive path toward the future.
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