TEHRAN, March. 28 (Xinhua) -- Iranians took to the streets on Friday for mass rallies across the country to mark International Quds Day, an annual event expressing support for Palestinians and condemnation of Israeli actions.

The event, established by Iran in 1979, is observed on the final Friday of Ramadan. This year, it fell on March 28.

Demonstrators in various provinces began marching at 10:00 a.m. local time (0630 GMT), chanting slogans against Israel and in support of Palestinians. Protesters denounced Israeli actions in Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territories while criticizing the international community for inaction.

Senior Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, attended the rally, according to state media. Enditem

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