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What is Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam? - explainer

Although many non-Muslims see the main focus of the month in daily fasting, Islam encourages its followers to better themselves through different means, including increased prayer and charity.

Muslim worshippers pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem’s Old City, marking the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan, February 17, 2026.
Temple Mount

Temple Mount’s delicate balance tested as Jewish prayer, Ramadan crowds meet

 THE NEATLY tucked-away Antopol Martyrs Synagogue.

Grapevine: Jewish-Irish eyes are smiling

Four young suspects were arrested on Sunday night on suspicion of vandalizing headstones and causing damage to a cemetery in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Four arrested for vandalism, destruction of cemetery near Old City


Why do Jewish extremists spit on Christian clergy in Jerusalem's Old City?

The clothing of Armenian priests, the heavy crosses hanging on the chest of monks and Christian buildings have become favorite targets for some Jewish extremists to spit on.

 PERFORMING A baptism ceremony in St. James Cathedral in the Old City of Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter.

Israel agreed to hand over parts of Jerusalem's Old City to the Palestinians in 2000 - docs

Declassified document reveals Israel's past offer to cede sovereignty in Jerusalem's Old City

The Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem.

Tower of David Museum: Reopening an apeirogon of Jerusalem

Jerusalem's Tower of David opens its doors to the public after years of renovation. What truths do its walls hold?

 The Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem is seen on its opening night, on June 1, 2023.

Jerusalem: Israel's holy city beset by an identity crisis - opinion

As the city stretches itself between progress and ties to its past, Jerusalemites still make the holy city tick

 Hagop Karakashian points to the Old City street sign his father painted for Jordan, and then later for Israel in 1967.

Jerusalem's historic Tiferet Israel Synagogue to reopen after 75 years

More than 150 years after his great-great-great-grandfather, Brian Sherr aims to re-inaugurate Tiferet Israel Synagogue.

 A view from the Tiferet Israel Synagogue being rebuilt in Jerusalem's Old City.

‘East Side’: Netflix spotlights Jerusalem's dark real estate underbelly

East Side has settlers, vengeful Palestinians, collaborators at the mercy of the Shin Bet, and Greek Orthodox Church leaders – some greedy, some trying to maintain independence.

 ‘EAST SIDE’ scene, episode 1.

Jerusalem's Tower of David: Using innovation to cover 4,000-year history

The Tower of David Museum has created an interactive experience that is a dream come true for history enthusiasts, teaching the history of Jerusalem to a new generation.

 THE TOWER of David Museum: Telling 4,000 years of Jerusalem history.

Jerusalem for everyone? Tensions simmer in Israel's divided capital

While Lion tries his best to convey that the city belongs to everyone, including non-Jews who live here, the main struggles in recent days have centered around this issue.

 ACTS SUCH as spitting on Armenian priests in the Old City have become routine: A young clergyman takes part in Sunday mass.

Israeli gov't to invest NIS 500 m. in Jerusalem projects

The government approved a five-year investment program, which includes various projects to be carried out to strengthen the city in academia, employment and tourism.

 The Old City of Jerusalem

Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount: 'We are the masters of Jerusalem'

While about 1,146 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Thursday amid Jerusalem Day festivities, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir did not join them.

 National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount, May 21, 2023