Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. The Al-Aqsa Mosque, located in Jerusalem's Old City, is one of the holiest sites in Islam. Tensions often rise in the region during religious holidays. - Approximately 90,000 Palestinians gathered at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem for the first Friday prayers of Ramadan. - Israeli forces implemented strict security measures during the prayers. - Israel allowed men over 55 and women over 50 from the West Bank to enter Jerusalem for the prayers. - The event took place amidst a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.