The History of Jerusalem
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 […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingSemiramis 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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, […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingPreservation 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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