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Published 12:00 IST, May 24th 2020

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.

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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..

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12:00 IST, May 24th 2020