PRAYING FOR THE RIGHT TO PRAY

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September 20, 2009 at 4:23 pm (Human Rights, Israel, Occupation, Palestine, Religion, Second Class Citizens, Videos)

The Holy Month of Ramadan has ended and Muslims throughout the world are now celebrating the Glorious Feast of Eid al Fitre. But the realities of the occupation in Palestine linger on as the Jews celebrate their New Year, Rosh Hashana…. meaning a total closure on the entire Occupied West Bank. During the entire month there were obstacles, some making it impossible for Muslims to pray at one of their most sacred sites…. as can be seen below.

EID MUBARAK TO MY DEAR ISLAMIC READERS AND FRIENDS!

Praying for Al-Aqsa access
Al-Aqsa mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem is considered the third holiest site in Islam.

During the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, thousands of worshippers make their way there to pray in the space where Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven.

But for many Palestinians living in the occupied territories, visiting the seventh century mosque is impossible due to Israeli-imposed travel restrictions.

Al Jazeera’s Jacky Rowland reports on how others arrive at the site after taking considerable risks to make the journey – defying Israeli restrictions and sneaking under the separation barrier.