MUSLIM TOURISM
of great importance to members of the Muslim religion, while offering an authentic mix of the views of ancient Acre. It is the largest mosque outside of Jerusalem, built in 1781 by al-Jazar, the ruler of Acre in those years, who was entrusted with the construction of the most magnificent mosque erected in Israel during the Ottoman period. The sanctity of the mosque stems from the belief that some of the Prophet Muhammad’s hair is there (and it is displayed every year during the Eid al-Fitr holiday). The mosque structure is spectacularly beautiful. It
and covered with an elegant dome, which blends into a magical space that includes green trees and rose bushes, as well as a sundial also made of marble. The mosque is intended for the Sunni Muslim community. The White Mosque - Ramla Also known as the “Jama Abrein al-Mu’azi” mosque. One of the most fascinating historical and archeological sites for Muslims in Israel, symbolizing the glory of Ramla dating back to the Middle Ages. It is an ancient Islamic structure from the 8th century AD, erected during the reign of the Umayyad Caliphs. The most notable change that has
which has 8 sides, and the gilded dome, which is rightly considered one of the distinctive symbols of the city of Jerusalem. The ancient structure has hardly changed since its construction, except for the reconstruction of the original dome, which collapsed in 1016. The dome was built on the spot of the Roman temple Jupiter Capitolinus, which was built on the site of the Second Temple, which was destroyed in 70 AD during the conquest of Jerusalem. Today, the Dome of the Rock complex is managed and is the responsibility of the Jordanian Waqf. Al-Jazar Mosque - Acre Al-Jazar is another mosque
well as the place from which the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven. Architecturally, it is impossible not to admire the octagonal appearance of the building,
is decorated with a large fountain made of marble
Situated at the entrance to the town of Arad and just a 25-minute drive from the Dead Sea, the Inbar Hotel has 100 modern rooms with cable T.V, complimentary safety deposit box and air conditioning. The hotel also has an indoor heated swimming pool and sauna. Arad,located in the Negev Desert in the southeast of Israel,is 600 meters above sea level and is blessed with a refreshingly arid,healthy climate.Because of its close proximity to the Dead Sea,the Inbar Hotel is an ideal starting point for organized tours and desert trips throughout the Negev. Other major tourist sites, such as Masada, the Ein Gedi Nature reserve, Tel Arad, Sussia, Sodom Mountain and Ein Bokek, are all within close driving distance of the hotel and easily accessible. The hotel’s reservations center will be happy to assist in organizing tours and desert jeep trips as well as providing information on any other outdoor activities.
38 Yehuda St., Arad 89109 Israel | Tel. for reservations: 972-8-9973303 E-mail: inbar_hotel@bezeqint.net Website: www.hotel-inbar.com
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