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title: "Imam of Kaaba Cried While Dua for Palestine During Friday Prayer In Grand Mosque"
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updated: "2023-10-14"
description: "Sheikh Usaamah Khayyat break down in tears while making the dua at Masjid al-Haram."
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# Imam of Kaaba Cried While Dua for Palestine During Friday Prayer In Grand Mosque

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/imam-of-kaaba-cried-while-praying-for-palestine/
Updated: 2023-10-14

**MAKKAH** - While giving Friday (Jummah) sermon on October 13, Sheikh Usaamah Khayyat broke down in tears while making dua for Palestine.

Israel has been bombing Gaza and killing civilians, the majority of the dead are women and children.

https://youtube.com/shorts/4_IVtw7XLuY?feature=share

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman also said that he stands with the people of Palestine, and will continue working for a ceasefire.

OIC is to meet in Saudi Arabia this Wednesday to discuss the crisis in Gaza.