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Cats are much loved animals in Islam & considered the quintessential pet. Admired for their cleanliness, they're allowed to enter homes & mosques

To celebrate Caturday in Ramadan, here are the adorable cats of Masjid Al-Aqsa, the third-holiest site in Islam

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1/ A cat sleeping outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

2/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

3/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

4/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

5/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

6/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

7/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

8/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

9/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

10/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

11/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

12/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

13/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

14/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

15/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

16/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

17/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

18/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

19/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

20/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

21/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

22/ A cat outside Masjid Al-Aqsa
#Ramadan #Caturday

23/ 72-year-old Ghassan Younes, who was nicknamed “the father of cats” dedicated his life to feeding cats at the al-Aqsa Mosque Compound. He sadly passed away in January 2021

#Caturday

24/ A little Palestinian boy shares his food with a cat at al-Aqsa

During this holy month, let’s remember all of those in need and treat every creature with kindness and compassion #Ramadan #Caturday

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