Rooz-e jahaany-e Qods was observed in Kashmir today. The procession started from Bagwanpora and ended at Iqbal Khomeinei Hall Mohalla Syed Afzal - International Day of Al-Quds is an annual event opposing Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. The parade originated in Iran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The observance was suggested by Ayatollah Khomeini then Supreme Leader of Iran in August of that year saying I invite Muslims all over the globe to consecrate the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan as Al-Quds Day and to proclaim the international solidarity of Muslims in support of the legitimate rights of the Muslim people of Palestine Show Less >>