The Iranian Culture and Islamic Guidance Ministry on Tuesday called for taking part in the International Qods Day rallies for the sake of unity and integrity of Muslims in defense of the Palestinian nation. In statement carried by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the ministry said that the International Qods Day is the symbolic day to voice aspirations of the Muslim Ummah in dealing with the plight of the Palestinian nation and liberation of the occupied territories. The people's participation, presence and slogans in the rallies and the messages to the world on the day would raise the spirit of the Muslim Ummah and prepare necessary ground for restoration of rights of the Palestinians, the statement noted.