Abstract. The article explores beliefs and rituals associated with the shrines in Jerusalem during Ottoman rule, rather than providing an analysis of the relationship between the different levels of cultural construction. It presents an ethnographic account of the pilgrimage and beliefs, customs, and traditions related to it, in historic Jerusalem. It must be noted that to this day, there are many people who still perform and engage in similar practices. It is also worth mentioning the concern of the ruling Ottoman authority at the time and its interest in keeping the shrines in order to support balanced relationships between different groups of the population.
Keywords: Islam, pilgrimage, shrines, Jerusalem, Karamat