Turkish School marks prophet’s birthday [Archives:2006/940/Local News]

SANA'A, April 23 ) The Turkish School in Sana'a organized a Thursday, April 19 ceremony celebrating the Prophet Mohammed's birthday, under the patronage of the Minister of Endowments and Guidance.

Arab and Islamic ambassadors, dignitaries, several guests arriving from Turkey and students' parents attended the ceremony.

Kamil Awon, coordinator of the ceremony, said the aim of holding it was to pay tribute to the blessed birthday of the prophet and revive the merciful image in which he was sent, as well as restore his honorable image. The celebration came at a time when the prophet is being subjected to a campaign to deform his image before the world.

In his address, Dr. Ahmed Bujstanji pointed to the prophet's love and his position in every heart. He reviewed glimpses of the prophet's life and his followers' love for him, as well as highlighted their devotedness to him until Islam became dominant.

Several Turkish School students recited religious hymns in Arabic, Turkish and English. DVD pictures of the infinite light were displayed in 12 scientific languages and a book of tribute to the prophet, translated into 12 languages, also was distributed.
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