Muslims pray near closed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Ramadan holy nightNewsFeedMuslims prayed in the streets outside Al-Aqsa Mosque to mark the holiest night of the month of Ramadan known as Laylat al-Qadr, due to the continuing closure of the site by Israeli authorities.Published On 16 Mar 2026
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Muslims pray near closed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Ramadan holy night
On March 16, 2026, Muslims prayed in the streets near the Al-Aqsa Mosque to observe Laylat al-Qadr, the holiest night of Ramadan. The prayers took place outside the mosque due to its continued closure by Israeli authorities.
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On March 16, 2026, Muslims prayed in the streets near the Al-Aqsa Mosque to observe Laylat al-Qadr, the holiest night of Ramadan. The prayers took place outside the mosque due to its continued closure by Israeli authorities. The closure prevented worshippers from accessing the site during this significant religious observance. The event highlights the ongoing restrictions affecting access to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.
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Al-Aqsa Mosque was closed by Israeli authorities.
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The prayers were to mark Laylat al-Qadr.
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Muslims prayed in the streets outside Al-Aqsa Mosque.
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