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Ramadan
The Eid is Coming – Free Haircuts for Gaza’s Children (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff – Gaza Extreme poverty in the camps made it difficult for most customers to afford even haircuts. These barbers from Gaza are trapped in a Rafah displacement camp, along with thousands […]
The Mosque by the Sea – Why Did Israel Bomb Al-Hassaina Islamic Landmark
By Abdallah Aljamal – Gaza The Palestine Chronicle spoke with Salah Haroun, who cannot stop thinking of the spiritual void left by the destruction of Al-Hassaina Mosque, especially during Ramadan. Since the beginning of its […]
Killing the Musaharati – A Ramadan Tradition End Tragically in Gaza
By Abdallah Aljamal – Gaza “We used to roam in all areas of the Nuseirat camp, singing Ramadan songs, carrying drums, and alerting people to wake up for Suhoor”. The Musaharati is a traditional character […]
Ramadan Festivity at a Displacement Camp in Gaza – PHOTOS & VIDEO
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza “The Israelis have destroyed everything in our area. They left nothing, not a human or a stone or a tree, animal or bird.” – Osama Mazin Shurrab This Palestinian man […]
Only a Minaret – Palestinians Pray at Ruins of Destroyed Rafah Mosque (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza On the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, Palestinians returned to the mosque to pray on the ruins of the Farouk Mosque. Only the minaret remains. The rest […]
Despite Restrictions – 80,000 Palestinian Worshippers Perform Friday Prayer at Al-Aqsa
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli authorities imposed restrictions on the movement of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, in East Jerusalem, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. […]
On Du’a and Action: A Supplication for Gaza, and Humanity
By Ramzy Baroud If Gaza has not given up, why should we? Even giving up is a privilege. Gaza does not have that privilege nor should we grant it to ourselves. ‘All we can […]
Celebrating Ramadan in Gaza with Steel Wool Fireworks – PHOTOS & VIDEO
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza For Gaza children, Ramadan is a festive month. As families gather to break fast and pray tarawih together, the children find other ways to entertain themselves. In recent years, the […]
‘Ramadan Kareem with Suzy’ – Improvised ‘Balloons’ Bring Joy to Displaced Gaza Children (PHOTOS)
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza For a few moments, these Palestinian children in Rafah, in southern Gaza, seemed oblivious to the genocide taking place all around them. There are no Ramadan balloons at the displacement […]
Scores Killed, Wounded – Israeli Genocide Continues on First Day of Ramadan
Scores of Palestinian civilians were killed and others wounded on Monday, on the first day of Ramadan, following intense Israeli bombardment and artillery shelling on various areas in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Ministry of […]
GAZA LIVE BLOG: Palestinians Massacred in Ramadan | Guterres: ‘Deeper Circle of Hell’ | Yemen Attacked | Hezbollah Strikes Military – Day 157
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces carried out new massacres in Gaza on the first day of Ramadan and far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said that his country does not have to submit to international […]
Praying for Victory in Gaza – On First Day of Ramadan (PHOTOS & VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff – Gaza Not even Israel’s genocidal war would interrupt the faith of Gaza. Ramadan has started and, with it, prayers, evocations, and hope. “Oh God, please end this war”, the Imam […]
‘Irresponsible Statements’ – Gallant Warns of West Bank Tensions during Ramadan
By Palestine Chronicle Staff One section of the document specifically addresses the “irresponsible statements” made by certain political figures in Israel regarding the Al-Aqsa compound ahead of Ramadan. In an internal document sent to […]
This Rafah Shopkeeper Insists on Bringing Joy to the Kids in Ramadan – PHOTOS & VIDEO
By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza The fighting spirit of the Palestinians remains undefeated, and shopkeepers are retrieving the few items unsold in the last Ramadan, putting them on display. The al-Kahlout family has always celebrated […]
‘Dangerous’ Disruption – Israel to Restrict Worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Ramadan
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Despite warnings from Israel’s own security service, Tel Aviv will reportedly be restricting access for Muslim worshippers to the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly […]
How to Make Eid Maamoul and a Gallery from Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Muslims worldwide are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday on Friday, April 21, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Palestine Chronicle joined a group of Palestinian women […]
In Photos: Eid Prayers in Gaza
Palestinian worshippers performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer in Saraya Square, in the center of Gaza City, on Friday, April 21. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims worldwide. The […]
120,000 Worshippers Perform Eid al-Fitr Prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite Israeli Restrictions
120,000 people performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem on Friday, despite the strict measures taken by the Israeli occupation authorities, according to the Islamic Endowments Department. The Department said that […]
IN PHOTOS: Gaza Gets Ready for Eid al-Fitr
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In preparation for the Muslim holiday, Eid al-Fitr, shoppers in Gaza flocked to the markets, purchasing food, toys, clothes, and other supplies. Eid Al Fitr 2023 is expected to fall […]
In Photos: Palestine Chronicle Joins Laylat al-Qadr Celebrations in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Muslims throughout the world celebrated Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Destiny), which is believed to fall on the 27th day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Palestinian Muslims joined that celebration, […]
UN Special Coordinator Appalled by Israeli forces Beating Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque
United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland said on Wednesday that he was appalled by images of Israeli occupation forces beating Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque. “I am appalled by the […]
Israeli Occupation Forces Storm Al-Aqsa after Ramadan Prayers, Expel Muslim Worshippers
Israeli forces stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday night and forcibly evicted worshippers after Ramadan prayers, The New Arab reported. According to The New Arab, Israeli forces entered the mosque’s prayer hall after Ramadan’s Taraweeh prayers […]
Israeli Forces Kill Young Palestinian Doctor outside Al-Aqsa Mosque (VIDEO)
Israeli occupation forces killed a young Palestinian man outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the early hours of Saturday, the official news agency WAFA reported. The man, identified as Mohammad Khaled al-Osaibi, 26, hailed from […]
Jewish Settlers Call for Animal Sacrifice inside Al-Aqsa Compound during Jewish Passover
Jewish settlers renewed on Thursday their calls to conduct their ritual animal slaughter inside Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound during the Jewish Passover holiday, known as Pesach, which is set to start on April 5, the official […]
Jewish Settlers Break into Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan (VIDEO)
Dozens of illegal Jewish settlers broke into the compounds of al-Aqsa Mosque on Wednesday morning under heavy protection from Israeli occupation forces, the official news agency WAFA reported. Scores of colonial Israeli settlers break into […]
Resistance and Ramadan at Qalandiya: A Boy’s Tears for Al-Aqsa Mosque (PHOTOS)
By Tamar Fleishman I spent the first Friday of Ramadan at the Israeli military checkpoint of Qalandiya. Despite earlier claims by a spokesman for the Israeli military that Israel will be easing restrictions on Palestinians […]
In Photos: First Friday Tarawih Prayers in Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Palestinians performed Tarawih prayers at Al-Khalidi Mosque on the first Friday of Ramadan. Tarawih prayers are special Sunnah prayers that involve reading long extracts from the Holy Quran and performing […]
Meet the Best Qatayef Makers in Gaza – Plus a Qatayef Making Recipe (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff For Palestinians, Qatayef is one of the main elements of iftar – breaking the fast during the holy month of Ramadan. There are many vendors of Qatayef – semolina flour […]
Hundreds of Jewish Settlers Storm Al-Aqsa Compound on First Day of Ramadan (VIDEO)
Hundreds of illegal Jewish settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the first day of Ramadan on Thursday under the protection of Israeli forces, The New Arab reported. Al-Aqsa, located in occupied East Jerusalem’s Old City, […]
Gaza Greets Ramadan with Hope and Festivities (PHOTOS)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff For Palestinians in Gaza, as elsewhere throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, the month of Ramadan, despite its obvious hardship, is also a respite, and an opportunity. The holy month of […]