Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Closed for Eid, Devastating Muslims
The closure of the al-Aqsa mosque, Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site, has sparked outrage and sadness among Palestinian worshippers during Eid celebrations.
For the first time since 1967, the al-Aqsa mosque – Jerusalem's most sensitive holy site – will be closed at the end of Ramadan on Friday, leaving Palestinian worshippers deeply saddened and outraged. The move is seen as part of a wider Israeli strategy to leverage security tensions to tighten restrictions on access to the sacred complex.
On Friday morning, hundreds of worshippers were forced to pray outside the Old City, as Israeli police barricaded the entrances to the site. This decision has sparked a wave of frustration and disappointment among the Muslim community, who view the al-Aqsa mosque as one of the holiest sites in Islam.
Source: The Guardian
