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taken place over the years is the construction of the “White Tower,” which rises to a height of 30 meters. The tower was added during the Mamluk period. It was widely believed that the impressive tower was intended to be used as a minaret, but there is no reference to this. Structurally, the tower is divided into 6 levels, with a subdivision connected by 119 steps. Up until a few decades ago, “Nabi Salah” celebrations were held in the mosque each year, with thousands of Muslims from around the country gathering for a colorful celebration, which included a bustling and lively fair. Today, the mosque is visited mainly by Muslim pilgrims who hold Friday prayers there. Sydney Ali Mosque - Herzliya This mosque was established in 1491 and is yet another pilgrimage destination for Muslims. According to Arab tradition, Ali was a Muslim warrior who was killed in battles against the Crusaders around Apollonia at the end of the 13th century. The Muslim saint, Ali bin-Olim, a descendant of the Caliph Omar bin al-Khattab, is buried in the mosque. According to legend, in the past, a black stone stood near the wall of the tomb in the compound, and using this stone, it was possible to conduct a test in order to check whether a person was telling the truth
or a lie. According to the tradition, the person being tested would stand a few steps in front of the stone and his eyes would be covered. Then, the person would step forward and extend his hand. If the person’s hand touched the stone, this was a sign that he was innocent. If not, then that was a sign that he was lying, and must pray on the spot In order to atone for his sins. Mount of Beatitudes One of the northernmost points in the country, perched on one of the peaks of Mount Dov, the ridges of Mount Hermon. The place is called “Mashhad al-Tire” which means “the testimony of the bird, “referring to the bird that participated in the covenant of the pieces. According to the Qur’an, this is where God commanded Abraham to sacrifice four species of birds - a peacock, an eagle, a crow and a rooster, which he raised to life. The site includes tomb structures, and adjacent to them there are water reservoirs and ancient oak trees. The Herald’s Tomb - Safed One of the most ancient sites of the city of Safed. According to Muslim tradition, this is the place where Jacob mourned the death of Joseph. Jacob’s tears pierced the cave and created the springs that flow around the city. The cave’s name derives from the fact that the harbinger of the bad news is buried there.
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