NewsFeedMuslim worshippers prayed in the streets outside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound as Israeli authorities kept holy sites closed amid the Israel–Iran conflict. Restrictions during Ramadan have left the mosque largely empty, drawing condemnation from Arab and Islamic countries.Published On 13 Mar 2026
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FRI · 2026-03-13 · 21:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0313-24309
NSR-2026-0313-24309News Report·EN·Conflict
Worshippers pray outside Al-Aqsa amid closure on al-Quds Day
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.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-13 · 21:53 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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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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Israeli authorities kept holy sites closed on al-Quds Day.
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Worshippers prayed outside Al-Aqsa compound due to closure.
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Restrictions during Ramadan have left the mosque largely empty.
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Arab and Islamic countries condemned the restrictions.
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