While Muslim countries around the world congratulated each other on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, on the other hand Iran has fired a missile at Jerusalem on the day of Eid itself. This Iranian missile fell just a few hundred meters away from Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Due to this incident, hundreds of Muslims had to offer Eid prayers outside the closed gates of the Old City. This was the first time in the last 60 years that people were stopped from going inside.
Israeli Foreign Ministry shared the video
Regarding this attack, Israel said on Saturday (March 21, 2026) that during Eid-ul-Fitr, an Iranian missile fell in Jerusalem, which was very close to the holiest places for Muslims, Christians and Jews. Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted a video of the attack on social media platform This is the real face of the Mullah of that so-called religious rule.
An Iranian missile struck Jerusalem during Eid al-Fitr, a few hundred meters from the holiest sites for Muslims, Christians and Jews.
This is the true face of the Mullahs’ so called ‘religious’ regime. pic.twitter.com/m6gG03ZrqR
— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) March 21, 2026
The missile attack on Friday (March 19, 2026) created a large crater in a hilly area inside the Old City of Jerusalem and debris spread on the road. Earlier, warnings were given about the arrival of Iranian missiles.
What did the Israeli army say in the official statement?
The Israeli Army (IDF) said in an official statement after this missile attack that its impact was felt till the Temple Mount. Fragments of an Iranian missile fell near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City. The Iranian regime once again proves that it attacks without discrimination. Be it a residential area or a holy place. His only intention is to destroy the State of Israel.
Access to Al-Aqsa Mosque closed due to Iran war
Israel has closed the access road to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque, citing security concerns due to the ongoing war with Iran. In such a situation, even on a holy day like Eid, worshipers gathered at the gates of the Old City and offered Eid prayers there.
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