1- Shots of Muslim worshippers praying at the al-Aqsa mosque, details

The holy Islamic month of Ramadan started with evening prayer on Wednesday in Jerusalem and will see the beginning of fasting on Thursday, coinciding with the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah which is to be celebrated also the same day.

The Muslim community in Jerusalem gathered at the al-Aqsa mosque for the prayer announcing the start of the Ramadan which will see fasting from sunrise to sunset during a month.

2- Interview with Muslim worshipper, Abu Ayman al-Sadik (in Arabic)

I wish for a beneficial month of Ramadan. I wish it to open the way for more benefits to the Islamic world, stated Abu Ayman al-Sadik, a Muslim resident of Jerusalem speaking to IHA.

3- Additional shots of praying people at the mosque

4- Interview with Muslim worshipper, Abdelmajeed Suphi (in English and Arabic)

Abdelmajeed Suphi, another worshiper at the al-Aqsa mosque, complained of the current situation of the Islamic world which he claimed is weak.

We thank God for giving us the chance to fast this year. And hopefully we will be alive next year to celebrate Ramadan at the al-Aqsa mosque in much better conditions for Muslims he said.

5- Shots of Israeli policemen at the site

Large security measures are taken in Jerusalem and Israel's borders with Palestinian territories in occasion of the Rosh Hashanah which is due to start on Thursday after the sunset.

The beginning of the year 5768 according to the Hebrew calendar is celebrated with an official vacation in the country.

Tight security measures were taken at synagogues, crowded public places, markets and malls. On the other hand, the police will allow men over 45 years old and women over 35 to enter the al-Aqsa mosque for prayers.