Fifth Conference of the Women’s Coalition: Pioneers of Baytul Maqdis

The Global Women’s Coalition for Quds and Palestine held its fifth annual conference, Pioneer Ummah Returning to Al-Quds, on October 8, 2018. A large crowd of women who are pioneers in Islamic action and supporters of the Palestinian cause gathered to express support for the city of Al-Quds and Al-Aqsa Mosque, and solidarity with the women performing Ribat in its courtyard, as an expression of women’s active and fundamental role in serving this cause, and that the role of women is complementary to the role of men in supporting this cause by all means possible.

The conference witnessed women’s active participation from various countries of the Islamic world. The attendees participated with speeches in which they expressed the unity of the Islamic world, as well as the importance of implementing various projects in various fields, in a way that serves the Palestinian cause.

The opening ceremony included a number of speeches that spoke about the role of Maqdisi women in protecting Al-Quds, introduced the dangers threatening the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the role that must be played for the sake of Al-Quds and Palestine and the defense of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

A number of sessions were held that included discussing topics related to the title of the conference. The first session included a session on the marches of return and the role of women in them. The second session was devoted to talking about women’s roles in serving the cause. The third session presented the projects and programs of the GWCQP that aim to serve the Palestinian cause.

The conference concluded its activities with a women’s evening, which included artistic performances and segments. There was also a segment honoring people and women’s institutions who participate and work in the field of supporting Al-Quds and Palestine.