Mosque · Islamic
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Jerusalem
Mosque · Islamic
Jerusalem
Al-Aqsa Mosque, on the Haram al-Sharif (Temple Mount) in Jerusalem's Old City, is the third holiest site in Islam, associated with the Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj).
The site is revered as the location of the Prophet Muhammad's miraculous night journey and ascension, and the compound, including the Dome of the Rock, ranks among Islam's most sacred locations after Mecca and Medina.
The mosque compound's current structures date substantially to the early Islamic period following the 7th-century Muslim conquest of Jerusalem, built on a site with deep significance across multiple faiths.
Access arrangements at this site are complex and have periodically changed, involving specific visiting hours and entry points that differ for Muslim worshippers and other visitors — confirm current arrangements before visiting, as they are subject to change.
This is a site in an area with an at-times volatile security and political situation. Check current government travel advisories before visiting, and expect a heavy, routine security presence.