The Israeli police said they arrested eight people at the compound in Jerusalem, where thousands of Muslim worshippers had come for dawn prayers amid heavy security.
Tag: Ramadan
How Soccer Learned to Embrace Ramadan: From Faked Injuries to Bespoke Diets
In competitions like the Premier League, Muslim pros who once faced pressure to avoid daily fasts during the monthlong holiday now benefit from custom diets and in-game breaks.
In Yemen, Conflict and Hunger Stalk a Lean Ramadan
Airstrikes, crippling inflation and a drop in foreign aid are raising alarms about a new humanitarian crisis in the world’s poorest Arab country.
After the U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution, Israeli Strikes on Gaza Haven’t Let Up
Israel and Hamas appear no closer to negotiating a stop in fighting, with significant gaps remaining between them.
Threat of Unrest Looms Over Al Aqsa on First Friday of Ramadan
A heavy Israeli police contingent checked worshipers outside the holy site, after Hamas called for an “escalation” from Palestinians in response to the war in Gaza.
Ramadan’s Start Brings ‘No Joy’ to Palestinians in the West Bank
One woman said she had a hard time sitting down for meals knowing that many in Gaza were starving: “I keep asking myself, did they eat?”
Chaotic Scene Outside Al Aqsa Mosque Before Start of Ramadan
Israeli police clashed with worshipers outside of Al Aqsa mosque as many attempted to enter the complex for Ramadan prayers. After being denied entry due to their age, some younger men prayed outside of the holy site.
Biden Marks Ramadan, Saying the War Has Inflicted ‘Terrible Suffering’ on Gazans
The president said he would press for a cease-fire and more aid for Gaza, and noted that many American Muslims were grieving for family members killed there.
When Does Ramadan Start in 2024? It Depends on the Crescent Moon.
The exact start date of Islam’s holiest month depends on when local Islamic authorities declare the sighting of the new moon.
Navigating Israeli Restrictions, Many Palestinians Find It Hard to Reach Al Aqsa
Muslim access to the mosque compound has long been a point of contention as Israel has exerted tighter control.