Karachi:An animated film series for children titled 'YAHYA The Lion of AQSA', inspired by the life and sacrifice of legendary resistance leader Yahya Sinwar, was launched to mark Youm-i-Toofan al-Aqsa.
The first 15-minute episode of the series, produced in Urdu, Arabic and English by Everest Digital Works, was screened at a local shopping mall.
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Monem Zafar Khan and Grand Mufti of Gaza Dr Mahmoud Yousuf Al-Shoubki attended the inaugural ceremony.
JI Karachi Secretary Taufiquddin Siddiqui played a key role in the production of the series, which organisers said aimed at instilling resolve among children to follow the struggle for the liberation of Al-Quds and Palestine from Israeli occupation.
A large number of families, including women and children, attended the screening, with the main hall filled to capacity.
Talking to the media, Monem Zafar said Oct 7, 2023, marked a memorable day and an important milestone in the resistance movement of the people of Gaza and Palestine.
He said Toofan al-Aqsa was a turning point when the people of Gaza, despite facing a far superior occupying power equipped with modern technology, proved that no force could defeat the power of faith and the spirit of resistance and sacrifice.
By launching the 'YAHYA The Lion of AQSA' series, the struggle, resistance and sacrifices of the people of Gaza had been highlighted, he said.
He added that the series would help create awareness among the new generation about Al-Quds - the first Qibla of Muslims - and the resistance movement Hamas, observing that the liberation of Baitul Maqdas from occupation was a matter of faith.
He said the sacrifices of the people of Gaza and Palestine would not go in vain and expressed the hope that Al-Quds would one day be liberated.
On the occasion, drawing books and coloured pencils were distributed among children. The books carried sketches of Masjid al-Aqsa and Yahya Sinwar's house, which the children coloured.
The ceremony began with the playing of the national anthem. The screening of the series will continue till Sunday, Oct 11.