Approximately 70,000 Palestinians gathered to perform the Isha and Taraweeh prayers on the first day of Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, despite stringent military measures imposed by Israeli authorities. According to the Islamic Waqf Department in Jerusalem, most attendees were residents of the holy city or from areas within the 1948 borders. However, thousands from the West Bank were barred from entering Jerusalem to join in the prayers.

Local sources report that Israeli forces obstructed worshippers' access through key entry points, including the Damascus and Lion Gates. Authorities conducted identity checks, resulting in the detention of several young Palestinians who attempted to enter the mosque. The situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding religious observances in the region, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.