Children perform ‘mini Hajj’ in Gaza as Israel blocks pilgrims
Children in Gaza are participating in a 'mini Hajj' as they are unable to attend the actual pilgrimage due to Israel's travel restrictions. A school in Gaza City has organized lessons to teach the children the rituals of Hajj. This marks the third consecutive year that Palestinians in the enclave have been prevented from making the pilgrimage.
- ▪Children in Gaza are learning how to perform the Hajj rituals.
- ▪Israel's travel blockade has prevented Palestinians from attending the pilgrimage for three years.
- ▪The initiative is organized by a school in Gaza City.
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Toggle PlayChildren perform ‘mini Hajj’ in Gaza as Israel blocks pilgrimsNewsFeedChildren perform ‘mini Hajj’ in Gaza as Israel blocks pilgrimsA school in Gaza City has taught its children how to perform the entire Hajj, as Palestinians living in the enclave are forced to miss the pilgrimage for a third year due to Israel’s travel blockade.Published On 26 May 202626 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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