Marib: A festive ceremony and speeches were held for Arwa School students to celebrate the September and October revolutions.

Marib, Yemen – October 13, 2024

Today, Arwa Secondary School for Girls in Marib Governorate hosted a vibrant carnival and speech event to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the September 26 Revolution and the 61st anniversary of the October 14 Revolution.

A Colorful Display of Yemeni Heritage

The students showcased a lively carnival performance, featuring various artistic displays created by the school’s scouting and guiding teams. These performances highlighted the objectives and principles of the Yemeni revolutions of September 26 and October 14, celebrating their achievements. The students depicted the revolution’s symbols, emphasizing the gains it brought to the Yemeni people, including freedom, dignity, education, and prosperity.

Additionally, the program included poignant portrayals of the struggles faced by Yemeni women during the era of the Imamate and British colonialism. These performances underscored women’s vital role in achieving the Yemeni revolution and breaking free from oppressive regimes.

Solidarity with Palestine

The carnival also featured a special segment expressing solidarity with the Palestinian cause. The students emphasized the importance of supporting their Palestinian brothers and sisters, who endure various forms of oppression in their quest for freedom, independence, and the establishment of an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Messages of Encouragement from Educational Leaders

Dr. Ali Al-Abab, the Deputy Minister of Education, delivered a speech at the event, congratulating the political leadership and the Yemeni people on the national holidays commemorating the September 26 and October 14 revolutions. He highlighted the crucial role of schools and the education sector in instilling the principles of the Yemeni revolution in young generations. He stressed the importance of fostering national loyalty and preparing youth for their responsibilities in advancing the goals of the revolution and uplifting society.

Dr. Al-Abab emphasized the unity of the September and October revolutions, noting that they complement each other in the fight against the oppressive Imamate rule in the north and colonialism in the south. He referred to the Imamate as a harmful Iranian influence in Yemen, clarifying that the true nature of the conflict in Yemen is not a civil war, as some may claim, but a struggle against the remnants of the Imamate seeking to revert Yemen to conditions before September 26.

Commemorating the Legacy of the Revolutions

Rasha Al-Absi, the school principal, also addressed the audience, stating that celebrating national holidays reflects the significance of these revolutions in the hearts of generations. She called for honoring the sacrifices of the martyrs and renewing the commitment of future generations to continue the path of the revolution and uphold its achievements across all sectors of Yemeni society.

Al-Absi emphasized the vital responsibilities teachers hold in nurturing national loyalty among students and educating them about the importance of these revolutions. She noted that events like this carnival play a crucial role in promoting these values.

Exhibition of Cultural Heritage

Following the speeches, the Deputy Minister of Education and the Director of the Education Office in the city, Mohammed Marsh, inaugurated an accompanying exhibition. This exhibition showcased a variety of folkloric artifacts, handicrafts, and artistic representations of the September and October revolutions, highlighting their symbols, objectives, and achievements through creative works by the students, along with a display of popular folklore.

This celebration at Arwa Secondary School for Girls not only honored the past but also inspired a new generation to cherish and uphold the values of the Yemeni revolution.

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