World Mosque Day was established by Ayatollah Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution, on the anniversary of the arson attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque by Denis Michael Rohan, an Australian Christian Zionist, on August 21, 1969.
The Iran Press reporter captured the beauty of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, which is located in Quds and is considered the first Qibla of Muslims. The Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, also known as the Haram al-Sharif, is the third holiest site in Islam, following the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina.
However, the Al-Aqsa Mosque remains under constant insults and attacks by Zionist settlers, and Israeli soldiers prevent all Palestinians from entering the holy site. The compound has been a flashpoint of tension between Palestinians and Israeli authorities, with clashes often erupting during religious holidays.
The establishment of World Mosque Day serves as a reminder of the significance of mosques, especially the Al-Aqsa Mosque, in the lives of Muslims worldwide. It is a symbol of unity and resistance against oppression, as mosques have historically played a role in promoting justice and social change.
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