The crowd started gathering outside Axiata Arena in conjunction with Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin di Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are gathered in solidarity with the people of Palestine at the ‘Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin’ rally held at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Sunday (Aug 4).
This rally aims to send a message to the world that Malaysia condemns the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh and opposes the relentless cruelty of the Zionist regime.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to deliver an address at the rally.
Here are some scenes from "Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin" as it unfolds:
The crowd started gathering outside Axiata Arena in conjunction with Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin di Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
Supporters of Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin, young and old, qued up for security checks before entering the venue. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
Families took the weekend as an opportunity to attend the Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin together.
Participants, wearing scarves bearing the Palestinian flag, started to line up at the stadium as early as 5pm.
Children waving the Palestinian flag in support at the Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin
Participants performed Maghrib prayer in congregation led by Palestinian Imam Sheikh Khaled Skaik Abu Saleem.
Supporters of Himpunan Pembebasan Palestin filled the Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
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