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Muslims around the world mark Al Quds Day
Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally to join millions of Muslims around the world to mark Al Quds Day in support of Palestinian rights.
- Agencies
- Published: 15:25 September 26, 2008
- Image Credit: AP
- Iranian protestors attend an anti-Israel rally to commemorate Al Quds Day in Tehran.
Tehran: Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied on Friday to join millions of Muslims around the world to mark Al Quds Day, according to media reports.
Press TV reported that a massive rally was held in Tehran in support of Palestinian people's rights. Many demonstrators carried banners expressing resentment of Israel's control of Occupied Jerusalem.
Demonstrations were also being held in Iraq, Pakistan, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, Pakistan, India, Indonesia and Bangladesh.
In Iraq, thousands of people staged massive demonstrations in key cities, including Baghdad and Basra.
In Indonesia, Muslim women rallied outside the US embassy in Jakarta to mark Al Quds Day.
Al Quds Day is held on the fourth Friday of Ramadan and is being observed to show support for Palestinians in Occupied Jerusalem.
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