In a message addressed to the people of Iran sent on Thursday, President Hassan Rouhani added: “This year’s International Quds Day is special; this year, in addition to being the 70th anniversary of the occupation of the Palestinian lands, we are witnessing that Bayt al-Moqqadas (also known as al-Quds), which is respected by all Muslims, has been announced as the capital of the occupying Zionist Regime by the United States against all international rules and regulations”.
“This year, we are also witnessing more tyranny and crimes against the oppressed people of Palestine, especially the residents of Gaza."
President Rouhani added: “On the other hand, we have witnessed more tours by the leaders of the Zionist regime with the aim of promoting Iranophobia and efforts being made against the interests of the great Iranian nation in recent months”.
In his message, President Rouhani emphasized: “Therefore, I expect all people throughout our dear Iran, regardless of their thoughts and beliefs, to attend the Quds Day demonstrations, sending this message to the usurper Zionist Regime that they have not forgotten the Palestinian land and the Holy Quds, and liberating the holy city of al-Quds is still the cherished cause of the Iranian people and of all Muslims. The day when the noble people of Palestine will go back to their homes and Muslims can say their prayers in al-Quds, as their first Qibla, is not far away."
