For ten days a year the Tomb of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs is reserved for Jewish prayer services and the Hall of Isaac & Rebecca is open to the public. For another ten days, the tomb is reserved for Muslim prayer services.

Dates are subject to change:

Monday April 18, 2022 – Passover chol hamoed

Tuesday April 19, 2022 - Passover chol hamoed
Thursday August 25, 2022 – pre-Rosh Hodesh Elul
Monday September 26, 2022 - Rosh Hashana
Sunday October 2, 2022 - Ten Days of Repentance slichot
Wednesday October 5, 2022 - Yom Kippur Opening starts Tuesday at 3:00pm
Wednesday October 12, 2022 – Succot chol hamoed
Thursday October 13, 2022 - Succot chol hamoed
Monday October 17, 2022 - Simchat Torah (Isaac Hall open for a few hours for Second Hakafot)
Saturday November 19, 2022 - Shabbat Chayei Sarah - Opening starting Friday at 3:00 pm

Monday February 28, 2022 - Lailat al Miraj
Friday April 8, 2022 – Ramadan
Friday April 15, 2022 – Ramadan
Friday April 22, 2022 – Ramadan
Wednedsay April 27, 2022 – Laylat al Qadr (changed from Tuedsay)
Friday April 29, 2022 - Ramadan
Monday May 2, 2022 – Eid-al-Fitr
Saturday July 9, 2022 - Eid-al-Adha
Saturday July 30, 2022 - Hijra - Islamic New Year
Saturday October 8, 2022 - Milad un Nabi

 

Attention: Due to the nature of the Muslim calendar and due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there may be changes in the schedule. It is recommended to double-check before planning your visit. Please call 050-647-7776 or 050-647-7744 for any questions.

Certain sections in the Muslim area are off limits even during Jewish holidays.
 
During normal days, the complex is divided into Jewish and Muslim areas with separate entrances. The Hall of Isaac and Rebecca is normally reserved for Muslim prayers. This hall contains the small opening into the underground caves, known as the “entrance to the Garden of Eden.” 

The Cave of Machpela is open:
Winter Time - 4:00am - 9:00pm
Summer Time - 4:00am - 9:45pm
 
The outside courtyard and Seventh Step garden area is always open. It is in this outdoor area where Jewish prayer services are held during Muslim holidays. 

 

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