On the last Friday of the blessed month of Ramadan, coinciding with the International Quds Day 2024, Bahrain witnessed citizens flocking to the streets in solidarity with the oppressed Palestinian people, especially the residents of the Gaza Strip. They denounced the crimes committed by the Zionist occupation against the people of Gaza through protests.
According to Bahraini media reports, various areas in the country witnessed widespread popular demonstrations against the crimes committed by the Zionist occupation regime, which began early this morning.
According to these reports, a march was organized in the old city area of Manama, the capital of Bahrain, with the participation of citizens chanting “Storm of the Free” in solidarity with the oppressed people in Gaza.
Furthermore, people in the Sitra area of Bahrain also took to the streets on International Quds Day, condemning the crimes of the Zionist occupation against the Palestinian people through their chants.
In the Barbar area, Bahrainis gathered in the early hours of the day to observe Quds Day by organizing protests against the Zionist occupation regime and affirming solidarity with Gaza.
On the other hand, Bahraini media reported that Friday prayers at Imam Sadiq Mosque in western Manama also witnessed chants against the faltering Israeli regime.
Bahraini citizens have previously demanded an end to Israeli military attacks on the Gaza Strip, the closure of the Israeli embassy in Bahrain, and the expulsion of its diplomats from Manama through protests in recent weeks.
On International Quds Day, the Bahraini people once again highlighted the significant divides within this context and made it clear to the government that they would not engage in any complicity with the Zionists against the Palestinians.
what is International Quds Day
International Quds Day is an annual event held on the last Friday of Ramadan. It serves to emphasize the Arab identity of Jerusalem and denounce the Israeli occupation. On this day, rallies and events are held throughout the Islamic world to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and support their just cause.
Significance of International Quds Day:
- Affirming the Arab Identity of Jerusalem: Jerusalem is a holy city for Muslims, being their first Qiblah (direction of prayer) and housing the third holiest mosque. International Quds Day reaffirms the city’s Arab identity and the Muslim right to sovereignty over it.
- Rejection of Israeli Occupation: International Quds Day expresses a strong rejection of the Israeli occupation of Jerusalem and its policies against the Islamic and Christian holy sites within the city.
- Supporting the Palestinian Cause: International Quds Day serves as an occasion to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and support their just cause in liberating their entire territory and establishing an independent state.
- Uniting Arab and Islamic Peoples: International Quds Day contributes to uniting Arab and Islamic nations around the issue of Jerusalem, strengthening their sense of shared destiny and unity as an Ummah (Islamic community).
History of International Quds Day:
- 1979: Following the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Imam Khomeini (may God bless him) declared the last Friday of Ramadan as “International Quds Day.”
- Since then: Rallies and events have been held on this day across the Islamic world to express solidarity with the Palestinian people and their cause.
Activities of International Quds Day:
- Marches and Rallies: Large-scale marches and rallies are organized throughout the Islamic world to express rejection of the Israeli occupation of Jerusalem and support for the Palestinian cause.
- Speeches and Addresses: Leaders and religious scholars deliver speeches and addresses emphasizing the importance of Jerusalem, its religious and historical significance, and urging Muslims to support the Palestinian cause.
- Cultural Events: Various cultural events are held, such as art exhibitions, theatrical performances, and seminars, to raise public awareness about the issue of Jerusalem.
- Media Coverage: Media outlets dedicate significant space to covering International Quds Day activities and spreading awareness about the Palestinian cause.
Conclusion:
International Quds Day is a symbol of the struggle to liberate holy sites and support the just Palestinian cause. It serves as an occasion to reaffirm the Arab identity of Jerusalem, reject the Israeli occupation, and unite Arab and Islamic nations around this critical issue.
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