Press TV -�Iran is hosting the 33rd International Islamic Unity Conference marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him).

The event is being held in Tehran on November 14-16 with the participation of 350 personalities from 93 countries.

The conference, which is themed �Ummah unity in defending the al-Aqsa Mosque,� started with a speech by Iran�s President Hassan Rouhani.

The International Islamic Unity Conference t is held annually in an effort to lay the ground for stronger unity and solidarity among Muslims and provide solutions for their problems.