Muslims pray near closed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Ramadan holy night

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete March 16, 2026 at 09:51 AM

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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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Laylat al-Qadr 70% Israeli authorities 70% Ramadan ×280% Al-Aqsa Mosque ×290%

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al-aqsa mosque 100% ramadan 90% muslims 90% laylat al-qadr 80% prayer 70% closure 60% israeli authorities 60%

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Al-Aqsa Mosque

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