The History of Jerusalem

  • The Moroccans’ Role in Liberating Jerusalem

    The Moroccans contributed to the Islamic army’s movement against the Franks. They played a…

  • The Moroccans’ Jihad During the Time of Noor Ad-Din Zinki

    The Moroccans participated in Jihad since Noor Ad-Din Zinki’s times. His army included a…

  • The Moroccans’ Jihad During the Time of Saladin

    When the Moroccans were called for Jihad, the Moroccan cities and suburbs mobilized.…

  • Al Najmi’s Liberation

    After Salah Ad-din Al Ayobi has died and disagreements started between the leaders who had…

  • Al-Magharibah Gate

    It’s located on the southwestern side of Al-Aqsa Mosque. It was named after the fact…

  • Al-Magharibah Quarter

    After liberating the city from the hands of the Crusaders, King Al-Afdal ‘Son of…

  • Al-Magharibah Quarter and Occupation

    After few days of the occupation of Jerusalem in 1967, the occupiers destroyed…

  • Algerian Letters Defending Jerusalem

    The Head of the Manuscript Department of Al-Aqsa Mosque pointed out that Jerusalem’…

  • The Algerian and Palestinian Peoples

    The Algerian relation with Palestine started with their Moroccan ancestors, as Algeria was…

  • Algerians in Jerusalem

    Tens of Algerian families still live in the Jerusalemite quarters, and still have street…

  • Jerusalem’s Storyteller in Ramadan

    After Taraweeh Prayers and before the dawn, and as part of Ramadan nights in the Old Town,…

  • Ramadan Cannon

    Since the time of the Ottomans, Ramadan cannon has been fired to let fasting people in…

  • Ramadan Decorations

    Each year, young people of Jerusalem, who are responsible for the Ramadan decorations on…

  • Ramadan Ambiance in the Old Town

    In Ramadan, the Old Town is crawling with visitors passing through it to Al-Aqsa Mosque.…

  • Ar-Rahmah Gate in Ramadan

    The Jerusalemites have opened Ar-Rahmah prayer hall last year. Since then, Ar-Rahmah…

  • Markets in Ramadan

    Despite the suffering of the shop owners in the Old Town, because of their inability to…

  • Fridays in Ramadan

    Fridays are different from the other days in Ramadan. Visitors and Jerusalemites stay in…

  • Iftar in Jerusalem

    In Ramadan, Jerusalemite families prepare Iftar meals in their houses, and take the food…

  • Volunteers for Cleanup

    Each year, thousands of people volunteer in Ramadan to keep Al-Aqsa Mosque clean. They…

  • Cultural Workshops in Ramadan

    In Ramadan, a lot of cultural workshops are being held in Al-Aqsa Mosque. They are divided…

  • The Spiritual Mood in Al-Aqsa Mosque

    In Ramadan, the blessed Aqsa Mosque becomes full of Jerusalemites. Therefore, many Dhikr…

  • The Ottoman Hospice in Jerusalem

    The Ottoman Hospice dating back to the Ottoman era still serves its duty to the people…

  • Jerusalemite Families in Ramadan

    In Ramadan, people of Jerusalem are keen to keep good relations with kinship. Parents…

  • Staying in Al-Aqsa Mosque for Long Times, to Worship

    It’s known that in Ramadan, people stay in the mosques for worship. Throughout the month…