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.
Bokhari, who has advised both the royal family and government, revealed that he and his family have considered leaving the country, despite his deep love for Britain. He noted that many skilled professionals, including doctors and healthcare workers, have already left or are considering leaving.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has stressed the respect for Jesus Christ as an important and definite issue among Muslims.
Muslims from across the globe attend the spiritual journey of Hajj in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This year also, pilgrims with a variety of cultures, complexions and languages braved the extreme heat to perform the annual pilgrimage.
The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) is preparing to celebrates Eid al-Qadir which marks the appointment of Imam Ali as the first Shia Imam and leader of the Muslim community after Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
Thousands of Muslims in Russia performed Eid al-Adha congregational prayer in the streets marking the major Islamic occasion, also known as Eid of sacrifice.
Muslims across the globe observe the fasting month of Ramadan with different traditions. The holy month is marked with prayers, family iftar meals, Qur’an recitation and charity activities.
"One voice should come out from the Islamic world to defend Islamic vows, Islamic values, and the divine things that God says in the Holy Qur'an that you must be a congregation."
Head of the committee, Ramzi Khoury, called for the concerned bodies to increase their efforts to protect Al-Aqsa Mosque which “is facing an existential danger targeting its legal, historical and religious status,” stressing that Jerusalem “is an occupied Palestinian city.”