US EditionJerusalem's Muslims Despair as War Shuts Al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid
Israeli authorities closed Al-Aqsa Mosque and other holy sites for Eid amid the Israel-U.S. war on Iran, limiting gatherings to under 50 people to reduce security risks.
- On Friday, hundreds of Muslim worshippers gathered at Jerusalem's Old City gates for Eid prayers as Israeli forces kept Al-Aqsa Mosque closed, citing security concerns amid the war with Iran.
- Since the conflict began February 28, Israeli authorities have restricted access to holy sites including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Western Wall; researchers note this marks the first Eid closure since 1967.
- Police used tear gas and force to repel crowds attempting to enter the city gates, though officers later allowed street prayers near Herod's Gate when crowds dispersed.
- Worshipper Zeyad Mona described the experience as "a feeling of having a broken heart," while Wajdi Mohammed Shweiki told AFP the situation was "catastrophic" for Muslims globally.
- Iranian missile barrages have threatened the region since late February, prompting authorities to enforce a nationwide ban on gatherings exceeding 50 people to limit potential casualties.
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Jerusalem's Muslims despair as war shuts Al-Aqsa Mosque for Eid
Hundreds of Muslim worshippers held Eid prayers at the gates of Jerusalem's Old City Friday, with Israel closing access to the Al-Aqsa mosque and other holy sites over the war with Iran.
Last Updated on March 20, 2026 10:55 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ Syed Ali Mujtaba Amidst the noise and commotion of the attack on Iran by Israel and the United States, a very important news has gone into the background that Israel has closed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to Palestinian worshipers during the month of Ramadan. Israel has announced that this closure of the world’s third holiest mosque will continue indefinitely. The Al-Aqsa Mosque is cons…
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