Cave of Elijah
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Cave of Elijah is the name used for two grottoes on Mount Carmel, in Haifa, Israel, associated with Biblical prophet Elijah. According to tradition, Elijah is believed to have prayed at a grotto befor
Two caves on Mount Carmel in Haifa are associated with Elijah; the photo above shows the one inside Stella Maris Monastery
Khidr
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Khidr is a Qur'anic figure of Islam. He is described in Surah al-Kahf as a righteous servant of God possessing great wisdom or mystic knowledge. In various Islamic and non-Islamic traditions, Khidr is
Cave of Elijah
…cave is behind a velvet curtain. The Cave is also known as el-Khader in Arabic. The Druze regard it as holy, and many among them identify Elijah as "el-Khidr", the green prophet who symbolizes water and life. The cave has been considered by some as miracle-working. Sick people are said to be brought to the…
Mid 17th century Mughal depiction of Khidr
Islamic miniature of Khidr filling his cup at the fountain of life.
A Persian manuscript depicting Elijah and al-Khiḍr (right) together at the fountain of youth.
Dome of al-Khidr, al-Aqsa Mosque, Old City of Jerusalem