al-Aqsa Mosque

Blog Post Jerusalem’s Shared Status Quo Is Being Shattered by Jewish Nationalist Conquest

A holy season that should have been a celebration of shared religious heritage was marred by Jewish extremists.

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

Feature Story Despite Israel’s Stringent Limitations on Access to al-Aqsa Mosque, Tens of Thousands of Muslims Prayed There This Week

Ramadan 2025, Week 1: Report from the ground

Photo Essay Palestinians Are Alert and in Mourning as They Mark Second Ramadan since the Gaza Genocide Began

A subdued atmosphere prevails in the Old City during Ramadan as Gaza continues to suffer and Israel cracks down on Jerusalem.

Graphic How Israel Restricts Muslims’ Access to Pray in al-Aqsa Mosque

A visual overview of the multilayered points at which Israel blocks Muslims from accessing their holiest site, even during Ramadan

Feature Story Israel Bars Access to Foreign Muslims Wanting to Perform Morning Prayer in al-Aqsa Mosque

Muslim tourists dream of praying at al-Aqsa Mosque, but upon arrival, they are discovering that some prayer times are off limits under Israel’s rules.