Hundreds of Shia Muslims residing in Frankfurt, Germany, held a march on Saturday, one day after the last Friday of Ramadan, which the Iranian government refers to as 'Quds Day,' to express solidarity with the Palestinian people while carrying images of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Iranian government, and 'Imam Mohammad Awji,' the leader of Shia Muslims of Turkish descent in Germany. German media reports that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution had previously warned about the extremist behaviors of supporters of the Palestinians, including supporters of 'Imam Mohammad Awji.' The march of pro-Palestinian Muslims in Frankfurt, which also featured images of Ali Khamenei and the flag of the Islamic Republic, generated significant reactions among German media. According to the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, behind the organization of 'Quds Day' events is a network within the Shia Turkish-speaking community, which the Hessian Office for the Protection of the Constitution had previously labeled as 'extremist' and warned against. It is said that this group was formed with the support and leadership of a person named 'Imam Mohammad Awji.' Mohammad Awji, who was born in Germany, had traveled to Iran multiple times and had close ties with Iranian government leaders. He passed away during his last visit in the city of Qom and was buried there. As reported by German media, the display of various images of Iranian leaders and one of the religious leaders of Shia Turkish Muslims residing in Frankfurt is more indicative of support for the 'Iranian regime' than for the Palestinians. They noted that this march in support of the Iranian government took place while hundreds of Iranian citizens have been imprisoned, tortured, and executed by the Islamic Republic over the past 20 months, with many being forced to leave their homeland.
Reflection of the March in the Streets of Frankfurt in German Media; In the Name of Palestinians, to the Benefit of the Islamic Republic
A march in Frankfurt by Shia Muslims expressing solidarity with Palestinians featured images of Iranian leaders, sparking media reactions. The event is seen as more supportive of the Iranian regime than of Palestinian causes, especially given the ongoing repression in Iran. This highlights the complex dynamics of diaspora politics and Iranian influence abroad.
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📰 What Happened
Shia Muslims in Frankfurt march for Palestinians, showcasing support for Iranian leaders amidst warnings of extremism.
- Shia Muslims in Frankfurt protest Palestinian people, Iranian regime
- Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warn supporters of the Palestinians, Imam Mohammad Awji
- Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung report Shia Turkish-speaking community
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The march reflects the Iranian regime's influence among diaspora communities under the guise of supporting Palestine.
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