In pictures: Jerusalem experiences rare snowfall
Jerusalem is a city that does not regularly witness snowfall but this week has been an exception. The city turned white as holy sites carried layers of snow. The snowfall started on Wednesday. The residents are making merry and even making snowmen! Check out the pics
Jerusalem snowfall
Holy sites wear white!
Jerusalem has a wealth of holy places. The snowfall made them wear layers of white. A worshipper can be seen walking as snow falls on the Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound
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Jerusalem snowfall
Life goes on!
The residents were forced to carry umbrellas as they went about their business.
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Snowfall in the Old City
Snowfall in the Old City
Snow falls at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City
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So much snow
So much snow
The snowfall was enough for some people to make snowmen.
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Snow everywhere
Snow everywhere
Snow covers the Mount of Olives Jewish cemetery with a view of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the background
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Residents trudge the snow-filled streets
Residents trudge the snow-filled streets
Residents had to find their way through snow-filled streets