Jerusalemite Customs
Jerusalemite Families in Ramadan
In Ramadan, people of Jerusalem are keen to keep good relations with kinship. Parents visit their married daughters, with gifs and confectionary. Also, families exchange […]
Continue ReadingStaying in Al-Aqsa Mosque for Long Times, to Worship
It’s known that in Ramadan, people stay in the mosques for worship. Throughout the month of Ramadan, Al-Aqsa mosque remains crowded with people who stay […]
Continue ReadingTaraweeh Prayers
For Jerusalemites, performing Taraweeh prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque is a national and religious duty rather than a desire. Also, for them, spirituality there is of […]
Continue ReadingGuards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Ramadan
It’s the mandate of Al-Aqsa Mosque’s guards to maintain order, guide the worshippers, and organize their lines. Their job includes facilitating the entry and movement […]
Continue ReadingThe Mesaharati in Jerusalem
Well ahead of suhoor time, the Jerusalemite mesaharati shouts in the street with prayers and calls, to remind people of getting ready for fasting. They […]
Continue ReadingThe Last Ten Days of Ramadan in Jerusalem
During the last 10 days of Ramadan, people and visitors of Jerusalem gather. A lot of acts of worship are being exercised, and people stay […]
Continue ReadingEid Al-Fitr Eve in Jerusalem
Eid ambiance in the Old Town in Jerusalem is like no other. Most people do not sleep. The alleys are flooded with people. Al-Aqsa Mosque […]
Continue ReadingEid Al-Fitr in Jerusalem
After the end of Eid prayers, a lot of Jerusalemites head to the neighbouring cemeteries to visit the graves. This is one of the ancestral […]
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