What is the significance of International Quds Day?

International Quds Day marked with massive rallies across globe to support Palestinians

Millions of people in Iran and across the world have taken to the streets to mark the International Quds Day, voicing their solidarity with Palestinians and decrying Israeli genocide in the besieged Gaza Strip. The mass rallies are held in many countries in the West Asian region, including Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon, as well as many others across the globe.

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Millions march on International Quds Day to support Palestinians amid Israeli genocide

The late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, established Quds Day in 1979 shortly after the Islamic Revolution in Iran to show solidarity with Palestinians. It has since become a symbol of resistance.

Imam Khomeini regarded Quds Day as an occasion for the oppressed to stand against oppression

The late founder of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini, recognized the last Friday of every Ramadan as the International Quds Day.

Leader calls for ‘magnificent’ Quds Day rallies

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the international Quds Day march on Friday “will, God willing, be one of the best, most magnificent, and most honorable marches".

Iran’s FM says Quds Day is 'no to apartheid, no to erasure of Palestine'

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the International Quds Day is against the occupation of Palestinian territories, the apartheid regime of Israel, and the forced displacement of Palestinians, reaffirming Tehran’s firm commitment to achieving justice for Palestinians.

President Pezeshkian says Iranian nation should demonstrate its unity to the world on Intl. Quds ...

President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the Iranian nation to demonstrate its unity and solidarity during the upcoming International Quds Day, emphasizing that a robust public presence would underscore the Islamic Republic's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.