Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem
Facts and practical information
Sheikh Jarrah is a predominantly Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem, two kilometres north of the Old City, on the road to Mount Scopus. It received its name from the 13th-century tomb of Sheikh Jarrah, a physician of Saladin, located within its vicinity. The modern neighborhood was founded in 1865 and gradually became a residential center of Jerusalem's Muslim elite, particularly the al-Husayni family. After the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, it bordered the no-man's land area between Jordanian-held East Jerusalem and Israeli-held West Jerusalem until the neighborhood was occupied by Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War. Most of its present Palestinian population is said to come from refugees expelled from Jerusalem's Talbiya neighbourhood in 1948. ()
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Sheikh Jarrah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Jerusalem British War Cemetery, Church of Saint Thomas, Museum on the Seam, Ticho House.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Sheikh Jarrah?
How to get to Sheikh Jarrah by public transport?
Bus
- Damascus gate bus station (20 min walk)
- Green Palestinian Bus Station (20 min walk)