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Open Free AccountHundreds of youths across Nigeria participated in the activities marking the 2026 International Quds Day on Friday, with large gatherings held in major cities, including Abuja, Bauchi, Kano, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Niger, Lagos, Ilorin, and Ibadan.
Observance in Abuja:
In Abuja, participants assembled at the National Mosque to offer Juma’at prayers, followed by a peaceful procession expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people. Many of the participants carried banners and placards with pro-Palestinian messages, chanting slogans in support of Palestine.
Security personnel were stationed around the mosque area to ensure safety, though the gathering concluded without incident.
Background of International Quds Day:
International Quds Day is observed on the last Friday of the Islamic month of Ramadan, an event established in 1979 by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the late leader of Iran, to express global solidarity with Palestine. The event, first marked in Iran, has been widely observed by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, under the leadership of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, for over four decades. Activities often include lectures, awareness campaigns, and public processions to raise awareness about the Palestinian struggle.
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Publish NowSpeeches and Statements:
Shaikh Sidi Munir Mainasara Sokoto, in his address, highlighted that the event is an expression of solidarity with the Palestinian people, emphasizing the moral and global significance of their ongoing struggle. He noted:
“International Quds Day is an annual event held on the last Friday of the Islamic month of Ramadan… to express solidarity with the oppressed Palestinian people.”
Mainasara further pointed out the importance of the event in educating the public about the Palestinian cause and stressed that it remains a critical demand for justice, transcending political, religious, and ethnic boundaries.
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He strongly condemned the atrocities being committed by Israel against the Palestinian people and reaffirmed calls for the freedom and liberation of Palestine.
Global Solidarity:
International Quds Day is not only observed in Nigeria but also in cities across the globe, including Johannesburg, London, Berlin, Paris, Athens, Madrid, New York, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Toronto, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur, where similar activities are held to show support for Palestine.
Conclusion:
The observance of Quds Day this year, amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine, highlights the global call for justice and liberation for the Palestinian people. Nigerians continue to demonstrate unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, with activities aimed at raising awareness and promoting global solidarity.
