Muslim-Christian Relations in Nazareth

Jama’at Ansar Allah banner displayed at the Shihab e-Din shrine, next to the Basilica of the Annunciation. (VOA - M. Lipin)

Basilica of the Annunciation. Current structure built in 1969 over remains of previous churches. Designed by Italian architect Giovanni Muzio. (VOA - M. Lipin)

Inside the Basilica, visitors can see remains of a 5th century Byzantine-era church and a 12th century Crusader-era church. The Crusader church was never completed. (VOA - M. Lipin)

Altar inside Basilica of the Annunciation. (VOA - M. Lipin)

Basilica of the Annunciation. (VOA - M. Lipin)

The White Mosque. A Nazareth cultural-religious center established in the 18th century by Abdullah al-Fahoum. Mosque has remained under the trusteeship of the al-Fahoum family ever since. (VOA - M. Lipin)

Minaret of the White Mosque, as seen from a Nazareth street. (VOA - M. Lipin)

Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, established during the Crusader era in the 12th century. Rebuilt during the Ottoman era in 1750. (VOA - M. Lipin)

Plaza in front of Basilica of the Annunciation. Islamist banner can be seen on a railing in the lower-right hand corner of the photo. (VOA - M. Lipin)

Nazareth street. Basilica of the Annunciation dominates the city’s skyline. (VOA - M. Lipin)