Jerusalemite Customs
Jerusalem’s Storyteller in Ramadan
After Taraweeh Prayers and before the dawn, and as part of Ramadan nights in the Old Town,…
The Mesaharati in Jerusalem
Well ahead of suhoor time, the Jerusalemite mesaharati shouts in the street with prayers and calls, to remind people of getting ready for fasting. They use the drum to add an extra nice touch. Also, they wear a costume that reflects the old Jerusalemite and Palestinian heritage.
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Ramadan Cannon
Since the time of the Ottomans, Ramadan cannon has been fired to let fasting people in…
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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.…