Ramadan

Photo (Un)Welcome to Jerusalem

The dystopian checkpoint experience

Feature Story The Last Days of Ramadan Reflected Worrisome Trends in Jerusalem

How prayer at al-Aqsa is gradually becoming less and less accessible to Palestinians from outside the city

Graphic Prayer at al-Aqsa Mosque on the Two Holiest Days of Ramadan, 2022–25

Four years of data show a clear downward trend due to Israel’s increasing restrictions on access.

Photo Album Denied, Delayed, Determined: The Palestinian Journey to Pray at al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan

Going to extremes to pray at one’s holy site

Blog Post Maqluba: A Meal of Defiance and Steadfastness

The deeply rooted heritage and symbolism of maqluba for Palestinian Jerusalemites

Blog Post Jerusalem’s Palestinian Youth Are Earning an Income and Energizing the City during Ramadan

Jerusalem’s youth are boosting the community’s economy during Ramadan.

Photo Essay Jerusalem’s Initially Tense Old City Slightly Eases on Second Week of Ramadan

Despite everything, Jerusalemites observe Ramadan traditions and rituals.

Blog Post At the King’s Iftar Table

Every year, Jerusalemites covet an iftar invitation to the royal palace with the king to discuss their city’s condition.

Feature Story Everything Changes in Jerusalem during Ramadan

The unique daily rhythms, routines, and even smells of a holy month in a holy city