AL-AQSA MOSQUE

Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third-holiest site in Islam, located in Jerusalem's Old City. This sacred compound spans 14 hectares and includes the iconic golden-domed Dome of the Rock, serving as a spiritual focal point for Muslims worldwide.

Friday Prayer: Yes

Facilities:
Main prayer hall (Qibli Mosque), Dome of the Rock, Multiple gates for worshippers, Minbar (pulpit for sermons), Minarets, Ablution areas

Public Transport:
Located in Jerusalem's Old City. Use the Google Map or Waze buttons to find the nearest public transport routes and stations.

Community Role:
One of Islam's holiest pilgrimage destinations and a major spiritual center. The mosque draws tens of thousands of pilgrims annually from across Palestine and the Muslim world. It serves as a symbol of Islamic heritage and is administered by the Jordanian and Palestinian Islamic Waqf, a religious trust managing Islamic historical sites on the Temple Mount.

Additional Info:
The compound, known as Haram al-Sharif ('noble sanctuary'), traditionally had 15 gates. The present-day mosque largely retains its 11th-century design from the Fatimid period under Caliph al-Zahir. The site holds profound significance in Islamic tradition as the destination of Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey (Isra' wal-Mi'raj), where he was transported from Mecca to Jerusalem and then ascended to heaven. The mosque has undergone numerous renovations by successive Islamic dynasties including the Umayyads, Abbasids, Fatimids, Ayyubids, Mamluks, and Ottomans.