International Quds Day: International Community urged to Confront the oppressors of Palestine

H.E. Mr. Majid Saffar, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that the international community should act with immediate effect on the inhumane crimes of Israel administration against the innocent Palestine.

“Perpetrators and oppressors should be put in books to help the Palestinian people enjoy their sovereignty and freedom of expression just like other people,” he said

He said this during the commemoration of the International Quds Day which was celebrated at the Islamic University in Uganda Female’s campus.

Quds Day an annual pro-Palestinian event held on the last Friday of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan to express support for Palestinians and oppose Israel and Zionism.

The event was organised by the Cultural Consulate of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and attracted about 300 participants.

Adding his voice to the matter, Mr. Abdollah Abbasi, the Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran urged people to stand with the oppressed and confront the oppressor.

Quoting from a prophetic tradition, he talked about the genocide of Palestinian people by zionist regime of killing innocent people including children and women with military equipment.

He quoted the prophetic tradition:

“Confronting the oppressor and defending the oppressed” by prophet Muhammad.

The event was moderated by Hon. Luyimbaazi Issah Katungulu, the African Youth Ambassador who amplified his voice to condemn the atrocities and barbaric actions of the Zionist regime on the innocent Palestinian people who are being martyred everyday while the global community pays a deaf ear.

Among the members of the diplomatic Corps and international organisations who graced the event were; H.E. Gőkçe Esma Erçikti, the Deputy Head of mission from the Embassy of Turkiye, Dr. Haji Muzafalu Ssenyonga from World Health organisation (WHO), Mr. Thomas Meyerer, the deputy Representative on operations at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), H.E. Mr. Majid Saffar, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Ambassador Ahmed Kisuule, the Presidential Advisor on Middle East Affairs among others.

Dr. Ahmed Kisuule, the Presidential Advisor on Middle East Affairs and former Ugandan diplomat in Tehran, who was also the chief guest congratulated the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran for organising this year’s international Quds Day which is marked on the last Friday as we fast the holy month of Ramadhan.

He noted that Imam Khomeini’s spirituality and declaration of establishing the international Quds Day shows that he had knowledge of the holy Quran as almighty Allah mentions it.

He noted that Qods has a special strategy and position in Islam and all faithfuls should recognise and show their concerns.

Dr. Madina Nabukeera Sebyala, the Director of Islamic University in Uganda Females campus welcomed invited guests and noted that Quds is so special that it is dedicated on the last Friday during the month of Ramadan when the Muslim faithfuls have pure souls and intentions to pray for the Palestinian people.

She noted that it’s a cardinal duty and responsibility to all people to show solidarity with the oppressed people and nations around the world.

Prof. Adam Ssebyala, the academic professor and lecturer gave a brief background on the international Quds Day.

He spoke about the Zionist conference resolutions of 50 years plan of the Jewish state which was established in 1948 and the holocaust propaganda doesn’t justify the said population of the killed Jews.

H.E. Dr. Tamouh Moustafa, The Syrian Honorary Consul in Kampala conveyed condolences to the Iranian Ambassador for the recent tragedy incident in Syria.

He said that justice is something we can use to address injustices without immunity.

Dr. Rouhollah Dehghani, the Rector of Al-Mustafa Islamic College noted that when God created humans, angels asked almighty Allah why He was creating humans who were going to be corrupted and shed blood.

Sister Shamula Aite, student from Al-Mustafa Islamic College noted that she was born after when Palestine was established and she called upon participants to join their drive to assist internally displaced individuals in Kasese who need support in different ways.