Jerusalem Milestones

Generally, people get attracted to ancient and historic markets. In Jerusalem, they get attracted to markets that are close to the archeological, historic, and Jerusalemite landmarks, like Al-Aqsa Mosque, that has many markets around it. Some markets have been Judaized, like Al-Bashoura and Al-Husur markets in 1968, and others remained the same until now, like Khan Az-Zeit and Al-Bazar markets. These markets are characterized by having historic decorations and fine architecture.

The Mosque of Wali Allah Muharib

Named after the Mujahid scholar Wali Allah Muharib. The mosque is rectangular, and dates back to the Ayyubid era. It’s located in the Jewish Quarter […]

Ad-Deesi Mosque the Mosque of An-Nabi Dawood Road

It’s located south of the Old Town, near An-Nabi Dawood Gate. Sultan Suleiman Al-Qanouni ordered it to be built. It was named after its architect. […]

The Small Omari Mosque

It’s a small mosque that dates back to the Ottoman era. It’s located between the Jewish Quarter (Ash-Sharaf Quarter) and the Armenian Quarter. The mosque […]

The Mosque of Abdullah bin Omar

Also called the Great Omari Mosque. It’s located in the Jewish Quarter (Ash-Sharaf Quarter). The mosque was restored recently, and the occupation prevents praying in […]

Al-Ya’qoubi Mosque – the Mosque of Al-Jawaldiyya Quarter

It’s an old mosque that has been restored recently. The mosque is located west of the Old Town, near Al-Khalil Gate. Its building was speculated […]

Sweqet A’lloun Mosque

It’s located west of the Old Town, near Al-Khalil Gate, towards Al-Bazar Market. It’s an old Ottoman mosque, now used by the traders in the […]

Al-Qal’a Mosque – the Mosque of the Castle

It’s inside the Castle of Jerusalem. It dates back to the time of Sultan An-Nasir Mohammed bin Qalawoun. The Ottoman Sultan Suleiman Al-Qanouni restored the […]

The Mosque of Omar bin Al-Khattab

Also called Al-Malik Al-Afdal Mosque, after King Al-Afdal bin Saladin, who restored it in 1193 (589 A.H). the mosque is located across the Church of […]

Al-Hayyat Mosque

It dates back to the time of the Omari liberation. It was also called “Al-Hayat”. The reason of its naming is not known. The current […]

Qalawoun Mosque

It’s a mosque without a minaret that is located in the Christian Quarter. The mosque is usually restored at the expense of the Muslim traders […]

Al-Qeimari Mosque

Named after Prince Saif Ad-Din Al-Qeimari who died in 1276 (674 A.H). it’s located near Al-Jadeed Gate, across the Latin Monastery. It doesn’t have a […]

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher

It’s one of the oldest and most sacred Churches. It was established by Queen Helen. 3 buildings were built in the place; one on the […]

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