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Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem Closed During Eid al-Adha Amid Tensions
First article: 20 mar. 2026, 07:00
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Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 10:40
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The Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem was closed during Eid al-Adha, a significant Muslim holiday, leading to disappointment and concern among worshippers. The closure was reportedly due to heightened tensions and security concerns in the area. This event is considered a deeply saddening occurrence for Muslims in Jerusalem and around the world.Articles about this topic
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‘The saddest day for Muslim worshippers in Jerusalem’: al-Aqsa mosque closed at Eid
Palestinians say the move is part of a wider Israeli strategy to leverage security tensions to tighten restrictionsFor the first time since 1967, al-Aqsa mosque – Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site – will be closed at the end of Ramadan on Friday, with tensions rising among Palestinians as Israeli authorities keep the complex shut, forcing worshippers to hold Eid prayers as close as they can to the sealed site.On Friday morning hundreds of worshippers were forced to pray outside the Old City,
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