Ramadan 2022 at Al Aqsa Mosque – in pictures


  • An Israeli soldier on guard at one of the entrances to Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, next to a shop selling Ramadan decorations. AFP
    An Israeli soldier on guard at one of the entrances to Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, next to a shop selling Ramadan decorations. AFP
  • An Orthodox Jewish man walks past a shop selling Ramadan fanous lanterns near one of the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque. EP
    An Orthodox Jewish man walks past a shop selling Ramadan fanous lanterns near one of the entrances to Al Aqsa Mosque. EP
  • Palestinians and security forces near one of the mosque's entrances. EPA
    Palestinians and security forces near one of the mosque's entrances. EPA
  • Palestinians in an alley leading to one of the mosque's entrances. EPA
    Palestinians in an alley leading to one of the mosque's entrances. EPA
  • A Palestinian mother and child near one of the mosque's entrances. EPA
    A Palestinian mother and child near one of the mosque's entrances. EPA
  • A shop owner arranges fanous lanterns. EPA
    A shop owner arranges fanous lanterns. EPA
  • A customer admires a fanous lantern in a shop near Al Aqsa mosque as Ramadan approaches. EPA
    A customer admires a fanous lantern in a shop near Al Aqsa mosque as Ramadan approaches. EPA
  • Ramadan decorations on display outside the Al Aqsa Mosque's courtyard. EPA
    Ramadan decorations on display outside the Al Aqsa Mosque's courtyard. EPA
  • A varity of lanterns on sale near the Jerusalem mosque. EPA
    A varity of lanterns on sale near the Jerusalem mosque. EPA
  • Palestinians take part in Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan last year. AFP
    Palestinians take part in Friday prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan last year. AFP
  • Sweets for sale outside Al Aqsa Mosque. EPA
    Sweets for sale outside Al Aqsa Mosque. EPA
  • Israeli security forces check Palestinians going into Al Aqsa Mosque for Friday prayers on the eve of Ramadan. AFP
    Israeli security forces check Palestinians going into Al Aqsa Mosque for Friday prayers on the eve of Ramadan. AFP
  • An Israeli soldier stands guard as tensions run high before the holy month. AFP
    An Israeli soldier stands guard as tensions run high before the holy month. AFP
  • Palestinian men read the Quran at Al Aqsa Mosque. AFP
    Palestinian men read the Quran at Al Aqsa Mosque. AFP
  • Palestinian women pray at the mosque during Ramadan last year. AFP
    Palestinian women pray at the mosque during Ramadan last year. AFP
  • Palestinian worshippers pray outside the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound. AFP
    Palestinian worshippers pray outside the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque compound. AFP
  • Israeli police officers check the bag of a Palestinian woman entering Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan last year. AFP
    Israeli police officers check the bag of a Palestinian woman entering Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan last year. AFP
  • Worshippers pray outside the Dome of the Rock on the last Friday of Ramadan last year. AFP
    Worshippers pray outside the Dome of the Rock on the last Friday of Ramadan last year. AFP
  • Muslim children celebrate in front of the Dome of the Rock after the morning Eid Al Fitr prayer, which marks the end of Ramadan, on May 13, 2021. AFP
    Muslim children celebrate in front of the Dome of the Rock after the morning Eid Al Fitr prayer, which marks the end of Ramadan, on May 13, 2021. AFP