Updated 24 May 2020 at 12:00 IST

Muslim say Eid prayers outside Al-Aqsa mosque

Muslim faithful prayed outside closed gates leading to the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City as the holy site remained closed amid coronavirus restrictions over the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Follow : Google News Icon  
Muslim say Eid prayers outside Al-Aqsa mosque | Image: self

Muslim faithful prayed outside closed gates leading to the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem's Old City on Sunday as the holy site remained closed amid coronavirus restrictions over the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Israeli police, some in riot gear, guarded the entrances to the compound, known to Jews as Temple Mount and to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif, or the Noble Sanctuary..

Advertisement

Published By : Associated Press Television News

Published On: 24 May 2020 at 12:00 IST