As mosques around the world filled with worshippers on Laylat al-Qadr, Gaza faced a starkly different reality. For the second year running, the ongoing Israeli aggression has robbed the people of Gaza of the opportunity to observe this sacred night in their mosques, which have been devastated by relentless bombings.

Despite the destruction, Gazans had hoped to gather among the ruins of their places of worship as an act of defiance. However, renewed bombardments that resumed on March 18 made such gatherings impossible. Once again, they experience Laylat al-Qadr with profound sorrow, unable to partake in i’tikaf or pray behind imams who have been martyred or displaced.

In response to the brutal conditions, Gaza’s Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs has urged residents to observe the last ten nights of Ramadan at home for their safety. The ministry’s statement reflects the grim reality: "In light of the ongoing treachery and escalating attacks, we advise our people to prioritize their well-being."

Since the onset of the conflict, Israel has destroyed over 1,100 mosques and claimed tens of thousands of Palestinian lives, many of whom were dedicated worshippers. Historic mosques, such as the Great Omari Mosque—Gaza's oldest, dating back over 4,000 years—are now reduced to rubble, emblematic of the cultural and spiritual loss felt across the region.

As Israel's aggression enters its ninth consecutive day, the relentless airstrikes continue to inflict devastation, leaving Gaza in mourning and underscoring the resilience of its people in the face of unimaginable hardship.