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Palestinians attend prayers on the 27th day of Ramadan at Al Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. Ramadan is a sacred month of the year for Muslims, in which they fast every day of the month, from sunrise to sunset. It is a month of self-reflection, as well as practicing generosity and positivity.
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The 27th day of Ramadan is called “Laylat al -Qader.” According to Muslim tradition, the Koran, Islam’s holy book, was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed during the night of Laylat al-Qader.
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Palestinians pray at the compound that houses Al-Aqsa Mosque, known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount. Al-Aqsa Mosque is the third holiest site in Islam, after the city of Mecca and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, the final residence of Muhammad. To the Jews, Temple mount is the holiest site in Judaism.
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A girl looks on as Palestinians make their way to attend the last Friday prayers of Ramadan in Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque. During this sacred month, 1.6 billion Muslims around the world take up their duty of fasting from sunrise to sunset.
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Palestinian women make traditional cookies in preparation for the end of the fast celebration. The cookies, filled with dates and nuts, is named Ma‘amoul.
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Families and friends feast together once the sun goes down. This communal feast is called Iftar. Once the month is over, they enjoy a 3-day feast called Eid, or Festival of Breaking the Fast. They wear traditional clothing, exchange presents and share blessings during the festival period. “Eid Mubarak!” is a greeting often used, meaning “Have a blessed Eid.”
In this photo, Palestinians eat before they pray on Laylat al-Qadr. The celebration at the end of the fasting month is one of the most joyous holidays for Muslims.