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Al-Aqsa Mosque

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Al-Aqsa Mosque

A major mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Photo: Godot13 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 (source)

Al-Aqsa Mosque is a mosque in the Old City of Jerusalem, within the compound that Muslims call Al-Haram al-Sharif. It is regarded as the third holiest site in Islam.

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Visitor tips

  • Under long-standing status quo arrangements, Muslims pray at the compound, while non-Muslims may visit during set hours but may not pray there.
  • Authorities control access, and entry and visiting hours change, including during Ramadan and times of tension.
  • Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees.

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