UK Home Secretary Bans Pro-Iran “Al-Quds” March
11th March 2026
intervention by the UK Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood. Authorities cited the risk of serious public disorder due to the scale of the protest and multiple counter-protests in the context of the ongoing conflict in Iran.
The ban, effective from March 11th to April 11th, was requested by Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley.
Al-Quds Day rallies, held annually on the last Friday of Ramadan, have long been promoting antisemitism and division. Jewish groups and politicians across parties supported the ban after recent violence in Iran, including the suppression of mass protests.
Courts Minister Sarah Sackman called the event “thoroughly anti-British,” while Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice stated “These hate marches have been filled with antisemitism & divisive incitement since October 7th. That makes them a breach.”