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IN PHOTOS: Palestinians welcome holy month of Ramadan in Jerusalem`s Old City

Updated On: 24 February, 2026 01:26 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Ramadan 2026 began in Jerusalem`s Old City with fasting, prayers, and Iftar preparations. Some worshippers, barred from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque, prayed outside, while markets buzzed with food and sweets. PICS/AFP)

Ramadan 2026 began in Jerusalem`s Old City with fasting, prayers, and Iftar preparations. Some worshippers, barred from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque, prayed outside, while markets buzzed with food and sweets. PICS/AFP)

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Ramadan 2026 began in Jerusalem`s Old City with fasting, prayers, and Iftar preparations. Some worshippers, barred from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque, prayed outside, while markets buzzed with food and sweets. PICS/AFP)
<p>Israeli security forces stop worshippers from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound at the end of the first day of fasting</p>

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Israeli security forces stop worshippers from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound at the end of the first day of fasting

<p>Palestinian Muslims pray outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque after being denied entry</p>

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Palestinian Muslims pray outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque after being denied entry

<p>The restrictions for Palestinians come amid security concerns particularly during heightened tensions and holidays such as Ramadan</p>

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The restrictions for Palestinians come amid security concerns particularly during heightened tensions and holidays such as Ramadan

<p>Vendors sell falafels in Jerusalem&rsquo;s Old City ahead of Iftar, providing traditional foods for breaking the fast&nbsp;</p>

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Vendors sell falafels in Jerusalem’s Old City ahead of Iftar, providing traditional foods for breaking the fast 

<p>Worshippers leave the mosque compound amid security presence, walking through Jerusalem&rsquo;s Old City at the end of the first day of Ramadan</p>

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Worshippers leave the mosque compound amid security presence, walking through Jerusalem’s Old City at the end of the first day of Ramadan

<p>Sweet vendors in the Old City prepare for breaking the fast, offering traditional treats to families and neighbours</p>

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Sweet vendors in the Old City prepare for breaking the fast, offering traditional treats to families and neighbours

<p>A man carries bread home in Jerusalem ahead of Iftar</p>

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A man carries bread home in Jerusalem ahead of Iftar

<p>Worshippers walk through Lions Gate at the end of the first day of Ramadan.</p>

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Worshippers walk through Lions Gate at the end of the first day of Ramadan.

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