The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Cultural Consulate has successfully organized a significant gathering at the Female Campus of the Islamic University in Uganda.
This event, commemorating International Quds Day, brought together around 300 participants who united in their condemnation of the Zionist regime’s atrocities against the Palestinian people. The aim was to shed light on the ongoing struggles faced by Palestinians and raise awareness about their plight.
Distinguished guests, including H.E. Gőkçe Esma Erçikti from the Turkish Embassy, Dr Haji Muzafalu Ssenyonga from the World Health Organization (WHO), and Mr Thomas Meyerer from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), among others, were in attendance. Also present was H.E. Mr. Majid Saffar, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Dr. Ambassador Ahmed Kisuule, the Presidential Advisor on Middle East Affairs.
Hon. Luyimbaazi Issah Katungulu, the African Youth Ambassador, led the charge in denouncing the brutal actions of the Israeli government, highlighting the plight of innocent Palestinians who face oppression and violence daily while the global community remains largely indifferent.
Hon. Issah Katungulu Luyimbazi, African Youth Ambassador
Dr. Madina Nabukeera Sebyala, Director of the Islamic University in Uganda Females Campus, extended a warm welcome to the esteemed guests, emphasizing the significance of International Quds Day, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
She underscored the importance of global solidarity with oppressed communities, emphasizing the responsibility of all individuals to stand in support of justice and freedom.
Prof. Adam Ssebyala, an academic professor and lecturer, provided insights into the historical background of International Quds Day, shedding light on the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands and the ongoing struggles faced by the Palestinian people. He highlighted the Zionist conference resolutions and their long-term plan for the establishment of a Jewish state, emphasizing the need for global awareness and action against oppression.
Dr Madina Nabukeera Sebyala, Director of the Islamic University in Uganda Females campus, extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests, underscoring the significance of Quds Day falling on the last Friday of Ramadan, a time when Muslim faithful offer prayers with pure intentions for the plight of the Palestinian people. She emphasized the moral imperative for global solidarity with oppressed nations and peoples worldwide.
L-R: Dr. Madinah Nabukeera Sebyala, Director of IUIU Females’ Campus, H.E. Mr. Majid Saffar, Iranian Ambassador, Dr. Ahmed Kisuule, Presidential Advisor on Middle East Affairs, Haji Dr. Muzafalu Ssenyonga, World Health Organization Representative
Prof. Adam Ssebyala, an academic professor and lecturer, provided valuable insights into the historical context of Quds Day and the enduring struggles of the Palestinian people against the Israeli occupation.
He shed light on Israel’s relentless pursuit of dominance, citing examples from history and contemporary geopolitics to illustrate the challenges faced by the Palestinian community.
Prof. Ssebyala also addressed the notion of Zionist exceptionalism and its implications on international relations, highlighting the need for concerted efforts to counteract unjust narratives and advocate for justice and equality for all peoples.
He spoke about the Zionist conference resolutions of the 50-year plan of the Jewish state which was established in 1948 and the holocaust propaganda doesn’t justify the said population of the killed Jews.
“The Chosen nation of God. This makes them have the feeling of Supremacy; the super race.
(وقولهم): They claim that The God of Israel permits them to treat the Gentiles (أميين) inhumanly, and is fascinated by their suffering at the hands of the Jews.”
(ليس علينا للأميين سبيلا (
“The Promised Land: For the Canaanites. Abraham, a pastoralist nomadic/ Hebrew, later a patriarch of monotheistic beliefs settled peacefully with others. As a result of the Conspiracy, against their own Yusuf, they joined him shamelessly in Egypt, stayed for close to 500 years then fell out with Pharaoh, and escaped; not expelled. We have not yet cared to take on Egyptology to know the Pharoah side of the story. All we have is what is narrated by (YHW); the God of Israel. Later they mutinied against Moses and Haron and refused peaceful entry into the promised land, wanted YHW to make ethnic cleansing of Palestine.
(قالو يا موسى لن ندخلها حتى يخرجوا منها)
L-R: Mr. Thomas Meyerer, UNICEF Deputy Representative Operations, Mr. Mohammad Hadi Asadi, Lecturer of Al-Mustafa Islamic College, H.E. Gokce Esma Ercikti, Head of Mission at Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Uganda
He added, “Later Joshua destroyed 10 cities and massacred populations under divine cover! In AI one/ a prostitute survived. They created the Kingdoms of Israel and Judea on the ruins and skulls of the natives (they didn’t want to live with others). Later, nations punished them with God’s permission, and the exiles started.
In the Exiles, they did the same…without going into details, it being us to the last TWO World wars.
They planned the First and largely the Second, sacrificed the Jews (fewer numbers to secure the current sympathies, cautiousness, (never again), the prodigal son of the World.”
Mr. Abdollah Abbasi, the Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran talked about the genocide of Palestinian people by the zionist regime of killing innocent people including children and women with military equipment.
He quoted the prophetic tradition: “Confronting the oppressor and defending the oppressed” by prophet Muhammad.
H.E. Dr. Tamouh Moustafa, The Syrian Honorary Consul in Kampala conveyed condolences to the Iranian Ambassador for the recent tragic incident in Syria.
Dr. Tamouh Moustafa, honorary Consul of Syria
He said that justice is something we can use to address injustices without immunity.
Dr. Rouhollah Dehghani, the Rector of Al-Mustafa Islamic College noted that when God created humans, angels asked almighty Allah why He was creating humans who were going to be corrupted and shed blood.
H.E. Mr. Majid Saffar, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that the international community should act with immediate effect on the inhumane crimes of the Israel administration against innocent Palestine.
He said Perpetrators and oppressors should be put in books to help the Palestinian people enjoy their sovereignty and freedom of expression just like other people.
H.E. Mr. Majid Saffar, Iranian Ambassador
Dr. Ahmed Kisuule, the Presidential Advisor on Middle East Affairs and former Ugandan diplomat in Tehran congratulated the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran for organising this year’s international Quds Day which is marked on the last Friday as we fast the holy month of Ramadhan.
He noted that Imam Khomeini’s spirituality and declaration of establishing International Quds Day shows that he knew the holy Quran as almighty Allah mentions it.
He noted that Qods have a special strategy and position in Islam and all faithful should recognise and show their concerns.
Dr. Amb. Ahmed Kisuule, Presidential Advisor on Middle East (Guest of Honour)
Sister Shamula Aite, a student from Al-Mustafa Islamic College noted that she was born after when Palestine was established and she called upon participants to join their drive to assist internally displaced individuals in Kasese who need support in different ways.
