The Grand Al-Omari Mosque, one of the oldest and most significant religious and historical structures in Gaza, transcends mere war damage. It embodies the deep-rooted civilization of the city.Najy Al-Jaafari the mosque’s preacher stated ‘The enemy believed they could extinguish faith and eradicate Islam from the hearts of the people by attempting to destroy it. However by the grace of the Almighty this mosque has become a sanctuary for the faithful and a refuge for prayer prostration fasting and worship for the citizens.’