٠٠:٠٣:٣٤Thousands of worshippers gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem on Saturday for 'the Night of Destiny', also known as 'Laylat al-Qadr' according to the Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem.
Footage captured the scene of men and women worshippers filling the mosque. Following the prayers, some worshippers chanted slogans in support of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Gaza amidst a heavy presence of Israeli police.
Reports from the Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) indicated that around 3,000 officers were deployed around the Al-Aqsa Mosque and in the Old City.
"The Night of Destiny was great; everyone was respecting and providing food to others. Huge numbers of worshippers came to perform the prayers in the Al-Aqsa Mosque. God willing, we hope the mosque will be full of worshippers during the coming days and months as Muslims unite together and liberate the Aqsa Mosque," said Sheikh Mohammed Idris Al-Sharawla, a worshipper.
Days before Ramadan began, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that worshippers would be allowed to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the first week of the holy month. However, Israel reduced the number of authorised worshippers allowed into the mosque due to security considerations.
Muslims believe the Night of Power is when the Quran was first sent to Earth from heaven and also the night the holy book’s first verses were revealed to the prophet Muhammad. The event is one of the most treasured in Islamic culture.
Ramadan takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, marking the date when the Prophet Muhammed received the revelations for the Quran. The celebration is a time for strict fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims
Over 200,000 worshippers observe Laylat al-Qadr at al-Aqsa Mosque, pray for peace in Gaza
Thousands of worshippers gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem on Saturday for 'the Night of Destiny', also known as 'Laylat al-Qadr' according to the Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem.
Footage captured the scene of men and women worshippers filling the mosque. Following the prayers, some worshippers chanted slogans in support of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Gaza amidst a heavy presence of Israeli police.
Reports from the Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) indicated that around 3,000 officers were deployed around the Al-Aqsa Mosque and in the Old City.
"The Night of Destiny was great; everyone was respecting and providing food to others. Huge numbers of worshippers came to perform the prayers in the Al-Aqsa Mosque. God willing, we hope the mosque will be full of worshippers during the coming days and months as Muslims unite together and liberate the Aqsa Mosque," said Sheikh Mohammed Idris Al-Sharawla, a worshipper.
Days before Ramadan began, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that worshippers would be allowed to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the first week of the holy month. However, Israel reduced the number of authorised worshippers allowed into the mosque due to security considerations.
Muslims believe the Night of Power is when the Quran was first sent to Earth from heaven and also the night the holy book’s first verses were revealed to the prophet Muhammad. The event is one of the most treasured in Islamic culture.
Ramadan takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, marking the date when the Prophet Muhammed received the revelations for the Quran. The celebration is a time for strict fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims
Thousands of worshippers gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem on Saturday for 'the Night of Destiny', also known as 'Laylat al-Qadr' according to the Islamic Endowments Department in Jerusalem.
Footage captured the scene of men and women worshippers filling the mosque. Following the prayers, some worshippers chanted slogans in support of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Gaza amidst a heavy presence of Israeli police.
Reports from the Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) indicated that around 3,000 officers were deployed around the Al-Aqsa Mosque and in the Old City.
"The Night of Destiny was great; everyone was respecting and providing food to others. Huge numbers of worshippers came to perform the prayers in the Al-Aqsa Mosque. God willing, we hope the mosque will be full of worshippers during the coming days and months as Muslims unite together and liberate the Aqsa Mosque," said Sheikh Mohammed Idris Al-Sharawla, a worshipper.
Days before Ramadan began, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that worshippers would be allowed to enter the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the first week of the holy month. However, Israel reduced the number of authorised worshippers allowed into the mosque due to security considerations.
Muslims believe the Night of Power is when the Quran was first sent to Earth from heaven and also the night the holy book’s first verses were revealed to the prophet Muhammad. The event is one of the most treasured in Islamic culture.
Ramadan takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, marking the date when the Prophet Muhammed received the revelations for the Quran. The celebration is a time for strict fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims