The History of Jerusalem

  • Taraweeh Prayers

    For Jerusalemites, performing Taraweeh prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque is a national and…

  • Guards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Ramadan

    It’s the mandate of Al-Aqsa Mosque’s guards to maintain order, guide the worshippers,…

  • The Mesaharati in Jerusalem

    Well ahead of suhoor time, the Jerusalemite mesaharati shouts in the street with prayers…

  • The Last Ten Days of Ramadan in Jerusalem

    During the last 10 days of Ramadan, people and visitors of Jerusalem gather. A lot of acts…

  • Eid Al-Fitr Eve in Jerusalem

    Eid ambiance in the Old Town in Jerusalem is like no other. Most people do not sleep.…

  • Eid Al-Fitr in Jerusalem

    After the end of Eid prayers, a lot of Jerusalemites head to the neighbouring cemeteries…

  • The Contributions of King Talal regarding Al-Aqsa Mosque

    King Talal bin Al-Hussein gave his orders and directives to take care of Al-Aqsa Mosque.…

  • Semiramis Hotel Massacre

    This massacre happened in January 5th 1948. The terrorist Argon organization set off…

  • The Renovation of Noor Ad-Din Pulpit

    King Hussein gave his orders to renovate Noor Ad-Din Pulpit, after it was burnt in 1969.…

  • The Third Hashemite Renovation

    After Al-Aqsa Mosque was burnt in 1969, at his own expense, King Hussein bin Talal has…

  • The Responsibility of Religious Courts and Islamic Endowments

    The religious courts, Islamic endowments, and Al-Aqsa Mosque have remained under the…

  • Preservation of the Jerusalemite Tradition

    In 1982, the Jordanian Kingdom called for the inclusion of Jerusalem and the Old Town in…

  • Elimination of the Burning Wreckage in 1969

    The Jordanian government allocated 19 million JDs to remove the burning wreckage in…

  • Education in Jerusalem

    The Committee of Endowments has established religious schools to teach students Sharia…

  • The Fourth Hashemite Renovation

    King Abdullah II has carried out the 4th Hashemite renovation. He had the alarming systems…

  • The Second Hashemite Renovation

    This second phase of renovation was during the time of King Hussein bin Talal. In…

  • The First Hashemite Renovation

    Hussein bin Ali, Sharif of Mecca, carried out the first Hashemite renovation in 1924. He…

  • The Contributions of King Abdullah I regarding Al-Aqsa Mosque

    During the time of King Abdullah I, the Occupation took over the City of Jerusalem. The…

  • Wars and Massacres

    Jerusalem has gone through many wars and massacres waged and committed by the Zionist…

  • Jerusalem and the Hashemites

    The Hashemites have preserved the Islamic sanctities since ever, especially in…

  • The Farmers’ Market Massacre (Souq Al-Khudar Massacre)

    In December 31st 1937, one of the members of the Zionist Itzel organization threw a bomb…

  • Al-Quds Al-A’rabiyya Market Massacre

    In 1938, the Itzel organization set off a car bomb east Jerusalem, which resulted in the…

  • As-Salam Building Massacre

    In 1948, an attack was carried out by the Stern Gang on As-Salam Building in Jerusalem.…

  • Qalounya Massacre

    In 1948, a unit in the Palmach terrorist fighting force attached the village of…