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Al-Aqsa preacher calls for visits on Prophet's birthday
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Sheikh Ikrama Sabri, preacher of Al-Aqsa Mosque, called on worshippers to visit the mosque on Tuesday, August 25, to mark the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, Shehab Wire reported. The religious observance carries added significance this year, as it coincides with the anniversary of the arson attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Sabri's call underscores the dual commemorative weight of the date for Palestinians. The mosque holds deep religious meaning in Islam, while the burning anniversary serves as a marker of past attacks on the holy site in Jerusalem's Old City. The preacher's invitation seeks to draw larger congregations to the mosque during the observance period.
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