OCTOBER 14, 2024 — Toady, the Yemeni Information Ministry has announced the winners of the National Flag Photo Contest, reports the Yemen News Agency. Mohammed Yahya Salem Al-Ajami won the first prize of 500,000 riyals for his photo capturing the national flag alongside the Holy Qur’an in Sabeen Square. The ministry praised the image for symbolizing the “inseparability of the national identity and faith of the Yemenis.”
The contest, launched on September 19, aimed to select the three most beautiful pictures of the national flag taken in public places, with the goal of enhancing the national spirit and community engagement, as well as highlighting the symbolism of the Yemeni flag. The contest coincided with the government celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Houthi takeover.
Due to popularity of the contest, the ministry added a prize for the fourth place, on top of the three originally planned.
Image: Yemen News Agency