Quds Day is of huge significance to Iran. It is marked for supporting Palestinians and opposing Israel. Amid Iran's war with US and Israel, this year's Quds Day assumes greater significance. Read about its history, meaning, and why security concerns surround Quds Day 2026

There will be blood on Quds Day? Why this occasion in Islamic Republic calendar matters more this year amid Iran war

Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi delivered a novel speech to an annual pro-Palestine rally in the Gaza Strip. This was one-of-its-kind recognition from Iran of the importance of the Hamas militant group that controls the territory.

In first, Iran's President addresses Palestinians in Gaza, vows full support for resistance

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei on Friday called on Muslim nations and asked them to keep fighting against Israel. Khamanei termed Israel a "terrorist garrison" against the Palestinians.

Iran's Khamenei calls fight against Israel a public duty

Paramilitary groups paraded in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, a day ahead of 'Quds' day which is held annually on the last Friday of holy month of Ramzan.

Iraqi forces slam Israeli atrocities on Int’l Quds day

Iranians in the capital Tehran set fire to effigies of President Donald Trump, while in the Iraqi capital, Iran-backed militiamen marched over a large Israeli flag as part of rallies Friday marking Quds, or Jerusalem Day. The annual protests come as the Trump administration tries to market its long-awaited Israeli-Palestinian peace plan.

Protesters in Iran, Iraq burn Israel, US flags on ‘Quds Day’

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There will be blood on Quds Day? Why this occasion in Islamic Republic calendar matters more this year amid Iran war

In first, Iran's President addresses Palestinians in Gaza, vows full support for resistance

Iran's Khamenei calls fight against Israel a public duty

Iraqi forces slam Israeli atrocities on Int’l Quds day

Protesters in Iran, Iraq burn Israel, US flags on ‘Quds Day’