The Aqsa Mosque, also known as the Qibli Mosque or Qibli Chapel, is the main congregational mosque or prayer hall in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. In some sources the building is also named al-Masjid al-Aqṣā, but this name primarily applies to the wider compound in which the building sits, which is itself also known as "Al-Aqsa Mosque", "Al-Aqsa" or "Haram al-Sharif".
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Al-Aqsa Mosque?
The best time to visit Al-Aqsa Mosque is May–June & September–October, in Palestine.
Where is Al-Aqsa Mosque?
Al-Aqsa Mosque is in Palestine.
What is Al-Aqsa Mosque known for?
The Aqsa Mosque, also known as the Qibli Mosque or Qibli Chapel, is the main congregational mosque or prayer hall in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Old City of Jerusalem. In some sources the building is also named al-Masjid al-Aqṣā, but this name primarily applies to the wider compound in which the building sits, which is itself also known as "Al-Aqsa Mosque", "Al-Aqsa" or "Haram al-Sharif".
