Jerusalemite Customs
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 Jerusalem know of the exact timing for the true dawn, at which they start fasting, and the sunset, at which they break the fast. Ramadan cannon is positioned in the Islamic Cemetery east of the city. This cannon proves the identity that the people of Jerusalem have had before the occupation.
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Ramadan Decorations
Each year, young people of Jerusalem, who are responsible for the Ramadan decorations on…
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Ramadan Ambiance in the Old Town
In Ramadan, the Old Town is crawling with visitors passing through it to Al-Aqsa Mosque.…
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Ar-Rahmah Gate in Ramadan
The Jerusalemites have opened Ar-Rahmah prayer hall last year. Since then, Ar-Rahmah…