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The History of Jerusalem


Jerusalem has gone through many wars and massacres waged and committed by the Zionist Occupation on many cities and areas. They’ve destroyed places and displaced their people. Yet, Jerusalem has been resilient and standing tall.

Taraweeh 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 […]

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Guards 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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Eid 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 […]

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Eid 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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The Contributions of King Talal regarding Al-Aqsa Mosque

King Talal bin Al-Hussein gave his orders and directives to take care of Al-Aqsa Mosque. In 1953, he established a renovation committee for Al-Qibli and […]

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Semiramis Hotel Massacre

This massacre happened in January 5th 1948. The terrorist Argon organization set off Semiramis hotel in Al-Qatmoun neighborhood. The hotel collapsed on the heads of […]

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The Renovation of Noor Ad-Din Pulpit

King Hussein gave his orders to renovate Noor Ad-Din Pulpit, after it was burnt in 1969. In 2007, during the time of King Abdullah II, […]

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The Third Hashemite Renovation

After Al-Aqsa Mosque was burnt in 1969, at his own expense, King Hussein bin Talal has renovated Al-Qibli Mosque, and brought it back to its […]

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The Responsibility of Religious Courts and Islamic Endowments

The religious courts, Islamic endowments, and Al-Aqsa Mosque have remained under the control of Jordan as precious institutions that need to be protected from the […]

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Preservation of the Jerusalemite Tradition

In 1982, the Jordanian Kingdom called for the inclusion of Jerusalem and the Old Town in the List of World Heritage in Danger. There was […]

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