Worshippers pray outside Al-Aqsa amid closure on al-Quds Day
Al JazeeraCenterSCO 1 min read 100% complete March 13, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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On March 13, 2026, Muslim worshippers prayed in the streets outside the Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem because Israeli authorities kept the holy site closed. The closure coincided with al-Quds Day and occurred amidst the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. Restrictions implemented during Ramadan have resulted in a largely empty mosque. These restrictions have been met with condemnation from various Arab and Islamic countries. The closure and restrictions are the reason why worshippers were forced to pray outside the Al-Aqsa compound.
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