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Feature Story Palestinian Officials Warn: Efforts to Establish a Synagogue at al-Haram al-Sharif Are Intensifying

Bit by bit, Israel is attempting to alter the facts on the ground at Bab al-Rahma.

Photo Essay From Pilgrimage to Festival to Uprising: The Evolution of the Nabi Musa Tradition

How a local religious tradition became a cornerstone of Palestinian cultural and political life

Blog Post Feeding the Needy on Eid al-Adha in Today’s Jerusalem: A High-Risk Endeavor

For Palestinian Jerusalemites, even fulfilling religious obligations is fraught with risk under Israeli occupation.

Photo Essay Sacred Seasons: Tracing the Holy Calendar of Jerusalem’s Palestinians

The sacred traditions of Jerusalem’s Palestinians through time and faiths

Blog Post The Splendor of Eid al-Fitr in Jerusalem, Despite the Sadness

A deep sadness cloaked the city, but the Eid al-Fitr rites were observed, including visiting the dead and saying prayers for their souls.

Feature Story Islamic Authorities and Community Prepare Warily for Ramadan

As Ramadan approaches, the Waqf Council announces its plans, and Israel sets up new surveillance cameras in holy spaces.

Feature Story Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, “Guardian of the Pulpit” of al-Aqsa Mosque, Targeted by Extremist Israeli Groups

Israeli extremists agitate for arrest, even assassination, of a beloved al-Aqsa Mosque preacher.