Yemen rallies condemn Qur’an desecration abroad
Tens of thousands march in Sa’ada, denouncing insults to Islam’s holy book and reaffirming support for Palestine
SA’ADA, Yemen (MNTV) — Tens of thousands of Yemenis gathered in the northern city of Sa’ada on Friday to protest the desecration of the Holy Qur’an in the United States, amid growing anger across the Muslim world over what demonstrators described as repeated anti-Islam actions.
The mass rally was held under the slogan “general mobilization and readiness in support of the Holy Qur’an and Palestine,” according to Yemen’s Al-Masirah television. Similar demonstrations have been staged in several other Yemeni cities over the past two days.
Participants carried copies of the Qur’an and banners affirming their commitment to defending Islam’s sacred text, declaring that any insult to the Holy Qur’an amounts to an attack on the entire Muslim Ummah.
Protesters also reiterated Yemen’s support for Palestine, describing it as a central cause for Muslims worldwide, and pledged continued engagement despite mounting regional tensions.
Speakers at the rally stressed that readiness for what they termed “the next round of confrontation with the enemy” was a firm choice, adding that mobilization, preparation, and financial backing would persist until victory is achieved.
A statement issued by rally organizers said repeated insults to the Holy Qur’an were not isolated incidents, but part of what it called a broader campaign targeting the faith, identity, and sanctities of the Islamic nation. The statement accused the United States, Israel, and Britain of leading such efforts, citing international complicity and what it described as silence from Arab governments.
The declaration said the large turnout aimed to reject Qur’an desecration unequivocally, renew solidarity with the Palestinian people, and signal full preparedness to confront threats against Yemen and the wider region.
It also urged Muslim countries to take concrete measures, including boycotting American and Israeli products, describing such actions as a moral and religious responsibility.
The protests follow widespread outrage over a recent incident in the United States, where a US Senate candidate desecrated a copy of the Qur’an during a public demonstration, drawing condemnation from Muslim communities, human rights groups, and international observers.
Earlier this week, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, strongly denounced the act, calling on Muslims worldwide to remain vigilant and defend their religious sanctities.
He described the incident as an assault on one of Islam’s most sacred symbols and part of what he characterized as an ongoing campaign against Islam and Muslims.
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