Jerusalem Day in Iran (12 images)

Most Islamic states observe 'Quds Day' an annual event, which happens on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. Jerusalem Day (Quds Day) was launched by the founder of the Islamic republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khomeini, in the early of 1980s.

Iranian women protest against Israel's occupation of Palestine on the occasion of Jerusalem day (Quds day) on August 26, 2011 in Tehran, Iran. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian

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An Iranian man stands under Libyan flag during anti-Israeli rally on the occasion of Jerusalem day (Quds day) on August 26, 2011 in Tehran, Iran. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian

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An Iranian woman cover her face as she attends an anti-Israeli rally on the occasion of Jerusalem day (Quds day) on August 26, 2011 in Tehran, Iran. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian

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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends an anti-Israeli rally on the occasion of Jerusalem day (Quds day) on August 26, 2011 in Tehran, Iran. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian

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