[PHOTOS] M’sian NGOs hand memo to US embassy for Al-Quds Day
KUALA LUMPUR – About a hundred Muslim protesters gathered in front of the Tabung Haji Mosque in Jalan Tun Razak here to observe International Al-Quds Day before marching to the US embassy to show support for the cause of the Palestinians yesterday.
With the backing of some 28 organisations, they handed a memorandum for US ambassador Brian Mcfeeters, reported Harian Metro.
They expressed solidarity in commemorating the “black moment” of Palestine when it was taken by Zionist elements who controlled the city of Jerusalem, also known as Al-Quds in Arabic.
International Al-Quds Day takes place every year on the Friday of the final week of Ramadan. This has been celebrated by most Muslim countries since the early 1980s.
Majlis Perundingan Pertubuhan Islam Malaysia, Aliansi Masjid-Masjid Dunia dalam Pertahanan Al Aqsa, Sekretariat Himpunan Ulama Rantau Asia, Amanah, Citizen International, Sejagat, BDS Malaysia, Pusat Kajian Palestin Hashim Sani, University of Malaya, Yayasan Al-Quds Malaysia and Yayasan Isra’ Malaysia were among the signatories of the memorandum.
The Vibes photographer ABDUL RAZAK LATIF was on the ground to capture moments of the demonstration. – The Vibes, April 15, 2023
Al-Quds Day is also seen as a day for Muslims to show their unity and solidarity with other believers of the faith, especially Palestinians. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 15, 2023
Although the mandatory mask mandate has been lifted when outdoors, a protestor still takes precautions by wearing a mask to the rally. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 15, 2023
Protestors gathered in front of the Tabung Haji Mosque, which is also across from the US Embassy on Jalan Tun Razak. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 15, 2023
No effort is spared to come up with balloons and a giant-sized flag of Palestine to commemorate Al-Quds Day. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 15, 2023
A protester prays for Palestinians as he stands in solidarity with them on Al-Quds Day. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 15, 2023
A protestor holds up pictures of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and who are considered “martyrs”. The photo on the right held up by this female protestor is of Ibrahim al-Nabulsi, described by Middle East media as a senior commander of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades and a wanted person by Israel. He was killed on August 9, 2022. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 15, 2023
Protestors shout spiritedly despite the heat and the challenge of the fasting month. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 15, 2023
A young demonstrator waves the flag of Palestine. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 15, 2023
Demonstrators bring along props as a display of their opinions and feelings towards Israel. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 15, 2023
A group of protestors express their feelings towards Israel at the demonstration by tarnishing the Israeli flag. – ABDUL RAZAK LATIF/The Vibes pic, April 15, 2023
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