The Holy Sites of the Middle East

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The Holy Sites of the Middle East

• Christian, Jewish, Muslim

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Christian
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Holy Sepulchre

• This is the tomb where Jesus was buried after his
  crucifixion.
• Most important Christian church in Jerusalem

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Jewish
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The Wailing Wall

• Its part of the temple of Jerusalem that was
  destroyed by Roman Emperor Titus in 68 C.E.
• The wall stands as a center of praise for God and
  the Torah.

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(Wailing Wall w/ Dome of the Rock in background)
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ISLAM
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Islam -- Great Mosque Mecca
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Islam -- Kaaba (in Great Mosque)
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• The Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims
  will come here over the course of the Hajj to
  walk seven times around the sacred Kaaba, an
  ancient stone room embroidered in gold with
  Koranic verses
• Mecca is Islams holiest city and home to Mohammed

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The Noble Sanctuary
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Noble Sanctuary

• In the heart of Jerusalem is the Noble Sanctuary,
  Al-Haram al-Sharif, enclosing acres of
  fountains, gardens, buildings and domes. At its
  southernmost end is Al-Aqsa Mosque and at its
  centre the celebrated Dome of the Rock. The
  entire area is regarded as a mosque and comprises
  nearly one sixth of the walled city of Jerusalem.
• The Noble Sanctuary is one of the three most
  important sites in Islam, and a showcase for
  Islamic architecture and design

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Islam -- Dome of the Rock
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Dome of the Rock

• Known as Al-Quds, The Holy. Many of the Prophet's
  Companions traveled to worship at the spot to
  which Muhammad is believed to have ascended
  through the heavens to Allah.

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Islam -- al aqsa mosque
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al aqsa mosque

• This building from the time of Omr became known
  as Al-Aqsa Mosque.
• Every Friday prayer, the Al-Aqsa Mosque building
  overflows, with thousands of worshippers