Kano(IP)- Thousand of people in Abuja and Kano States held rallies and processions to commemorate the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran led by late Ayatollah Imam Khomeini in 1979.

Iran PressAfrica: Immediately after Friday prayer, Muslims gathered at the National Mosque Abuja, holding posters and banners of Imam Khomeini and Sayyed Ali Khamenei

as well as Iranian flags. Also, the people were carrying placards that contained anti-Israeli and American inscriptions, among them "Death to Israel."

Similarly in Kano State, thousands of people gathered at Fagge Friday mosque with Iranian flags, banners, and posters of Imam Khomeini, Ayatollah Khamenei, and the late IRGC Quds Forces Commander, Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani.After Sheikh Sunusi Abdulkadir delivered speeches on the Islamic Revolution of Iran, the people took to the streets for a procession, praising the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Sheikh Sunusi Abdulkadir said today's celebrations are for all oppressed people around the world. He also prayed for other nations especially African countries to get freedom from the world's arrogant powers.

Dr. Dawud Nalado, a University lecturer in Kano said "Today we are marking the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.

Forty-four years ago, the world was dominated by capitalists in the West such as the United States of America, then the Islamic Revolution occurred in Iran by the man who brought a positive change in the world, the late Imam Khomeini. The Islamic Revolution in Iran has paved a way for humanity to regain justice and fairness."

A young lady, Fatima Muhammad who spoke in the Hausa language said ''We are very happy today. The Islamic Revolution in Iran is not for the Iranians only. It's for all the oppressed people of the world. That's why in Africa we celebrate it.

Another university lecturer from the Federal University Ukari, Yusuf Sawaba expressed his gratitude to Allah for the victory and improvement of the Islamic Republic of Iran in different aspects despite all the evil traps set by the enemies of peace against her.

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