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In a festive atmosphere filled with love and a spirit of togetherness, and under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of Yemen to Malaysia, Dr. Adel Bahamid, the Cultural Attache at the Yemeni Embassy, Dr. Ahmed Al-Khudaimi, the Chairman of the Yemeni Community Board in Malaysia, Engineer Radwan Rashed, and the Secretary-General of the Board, Dr. Al-Baraa Al-Makhlafi, along with a number of members of the Embassy, the Cultural Attache's office, and the Community Board, as well as academic and social figures and a large gathering of Yemeni community members, the Yemeni Community Board in Malaysia held the 'Eid Gathering' event to celebrate the blessed Eid al-Adha.

The event saw a wide turnout that reflected the spirit of unity and brotherhood among members of the Yemeni community across their various backgrounds and governorates, in a scene that embodied the depth of national belonging and authentic Yemeni identity.

In his remarks during the ceremony, His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Adel Bahamid congratulated members of the Yemeni community on the occasion of the blessed Eid al-Adha, and also extended his warmest congratulations on the 36th anniversary of Yemeni unity, affirming the importance of preserving the spirit of unity and solidarity among Yemenis at home and abroad.

The Ambassador praised the commitment of Yemeni community members to Malaysian laws and regulations, and their honorable conduct that reflects the ethics and civilizational values of the authentic Yemeni person, expressing his thanks and appreciation to Malaysia, its government and people, for the cooperation and facilities it provides to Yemenis residing on its soil, and for its generous hospitality and good treatment.

He also called on community members to strengthen bonds of acquaintance, communication, and mutual visits, to unite their ranks and voice, and to instill a spirit of cooperation and solidarity among everyone, while valuing the efforts of the Yemeni Community Board in organizing such unifying events that help strengthen social and national bonds among community members.

The event featured numerous cultural, heritage, and entertainment segments reflecting the authenticity of Yemeni heritage, including Zahrat (Blossoms) dance performances and traditional Yemeni Bar'a folk dance segments, alongside poetry, interactive competitions, and the distribution of gifts for children and Eid sweets, amid an atmosphere of joy, happiness, and great engagement from attendees.

The Yemeni Community Board in Malaysia affirmed that holding such occasions comes as part of strengthening the spirit of national belonging and preserving Yemeni identity, and creating a social and cultural space that brings community members together in a family-like and brotherly atmosphere reflecting authentic Yemeni values.

The Community Board also expressed its sincere thanks and appreciation to the event's organizing committee, and to the order committee affiliated with the Yemeni Youth Club, for their great efforts and distinguished work in organizing and producing the event in an honorable manner. It also extended thanks and gratitude to all sponsors, contributors, and supporters, whose contributions and support had a great impact on the hearts of Yemeni community members and played a prominent role in the success of the Eid event and the achievement of its social and national goals.

The event received widespread praise from attendees, who expressed their happiness with this unifying gathering, valuing the efforts made to make this occasion a success and present it in an honorable manner befitting the members of the Yemeni community in Malaysia.