Srilanka, March 28 -- Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Palestine Fawzan Anwer yesterday urged all mosques in the country to hold Dua prayers today (28) to coincide with the International Al-Quds day for peace in Palestine and to show support for the Palestinian struggle.

The global event is observed every year to show support for Palestinians.

Al-Quds is observed every year on the last Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan. This commemoration aims primarily to support Palestinians in their struggle.

Anwer who is also a central committee member of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party said the SLFP always supported the Palestine cause. Speaking to journalists, he said the late Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike and SLFP Muslim leaders such as ...