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Celebration Outside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Marks Ramadan End - Video

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Celebration Outside Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Marks Ramadan End - Video

03:02 GMT 24.05.2020 (Updated: 19:39 GMT 19.10.2022)

© AP Photo / Sebastian ScheinerIn this Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 file photo, the Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, known by the Jews as the Temple Mount, is seen in Jerusalem's Old City. 2014 was supposed to be a record-breaking year for tourist visits to Israel. But all that changed when this summer’s 50-day war between Israel and Hamas prompted jittery travelers to cancel trips en masse. Merchants in Jerusalem’s Old City say the feel the sting. The area’s cobblestone streets are typically chock full of tourists visiting the holy sites within the storied walls. But they've been eerily empty over the summer.

In this Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 file photo, the Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, known by the Jews as the Temple Mount, is seen in Jerusalem's Old City. 2014 was supposed to be a record-breaking year for tourist visits to Israel. But all that changed when this summer’s 50-day war between Israel and Hamas prompted jittery travelers to cancel trips en masse. Merchants in Jerusalem’s Old City say the feel the sting. The area’s cobblestone streets are typically chock full of tourists visiting the holy sites within the storied walls. But they've been eerily empty over the summer. - Sputnik International

Ramadan is the holy ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims are obligated to practise fasting from sunrise to sunset, pray deeply and reflect upon the events of the year past as well as the upcoming future.

Eid al-Fitr faithful have gathered outside the Al-Aqsa mosque in East Jerusalem on Sunday 24 May to mark the end of holy month of Ramadan.

The interiors of the mosque are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic but are expected to be reopened after Eid al-Fitr. Celebrations are set to take place outside Al-Aqsa, Islam's third-holiest site.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims around the world as a period dedicated for strict fasting, prayer, forgiveness, reflection and doing good works. Celebrating the end of the holy month, Muslim families and friends gather, pray and focus on charitable acts.

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