Hurmat-e-Masjid Aqsa Conference
The Hurmat-e-Masjid al-Aqsa Conference was a conference held at the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad, Pakistan on 6 December 2023 in response to the outbreak of the Gaza war.[1]
The conference was attended by various Pakistani Islamic scholars and leaders like Taqi Usmani, Muneeb-ur-Rehman, Fazal-ur-Rehman, Siraj-ul-Haq, Ijaz-ul-Haq, Aurangzeb Farooqi, Sajid Mir and others.[2][1]
In a video address to the conference, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh stated that the Palestinian people held high hopes for Pakistan's support. He characterized Hamas's attacks on Israel as acts of self-defense and asserted that the group was engaging Israel on "all levels."[3]
Conference Resolutions
The conference concluded with several resolutions, including a declaration that characterized the struggle as a jihad and advocated for an economic boycott of Israel.[4][5][6] Additionally, Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced a nationwide observance of "Youm-e-Harmat Masjid Aqsa" (Day of the Al-Aqsa Mosque) on December 8.[7]
See also
- International Conference on Supporting Palestine Intifada
- List of pro-Palestinian protests in Pakistan
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