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In pictures: Jerusalem experiences rare snowfall

Holy sites wear white!
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Holy sites wear white!

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

Life goes on!
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Life goes on!

Life goes on!

The residents were forced to carry umbrellas as they went about their business.
 

Snowfall in the Old City
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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

So much snow
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So much snow

So much snow

The snowfall was enough for some people to make snowmen.

Snow everywhere
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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

Residents trudge the snow-filled streets
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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