Muslims attend first Friday prayers at reopened Al-Aqsa Mosque

Thousands of Muslims Attend First Friday Prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque After Reopening

Jerusalem - Thousands of Muslims gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem for the first time since its reopening to worshippers following a 40-day closure by Israeli authorities. The mosque, considered Islam’s third-holiest site, had been closed to visitors after Israel launched a military operation against Iran.

The Israeli army had barred access to the mosque on September 28, citing security concerns. However, following a series of diplomatic efforts and negotiations with Palestinian officials, the mosque was reopened to worshippers on November 18.

On Friday, thousands of Muslims attended the first prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque since its reopening. The event marked a significant milestone in the mosque’s history, as it resumed normal operations after a prolonged period of closure.

The reopening of Al-Aqsa Mosque has been seen as a major development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. The mosque’s reopening is expected to have implications for the region’s fragile peace process.

According to eyewitnesses, thousands of Muslims attended the prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque on Friday. The event was marked by a sense of relief and joy among worshippers, who had been waiting for weeks to resume their daily prayers at the historic site.

The Israeli authorities had imposed the closure on the mosque following the outbreak of hostilities in Iran. However, with the conflict now subsiding, the mosque has resumed its normal operations.

Source: Al Jazeera