Quds Day, also known as International Quds Day, is observed worldwide on the last Friday of Ramadan. This event focuses on expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and opposing the existence of Israel and Zionism. It was established in 1979 following a suggestion by Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ebrahim Yazdi, which was supported by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The name "Quds" refers to Jerusalem, reflecting the belief among many in the Arab world that the city should belong to the Palestinian people. In Iran, government-sponsored marches and rallies are organized, while similar protests occur in other Muslim and Arab countries, as well as in predominantly Muslim nations in East Asia, and in the USA, Canada, and some European countries, including France, Sweden, Germany, and the UK.