Palestinians prepare for the Muslim holiday month Ramadan in the Old City of Jerusalem

A Palestinian walks by Ramadan decorations on the way to the Temple Mount compound, the Haram al-Sharif, in the Old City of Jerusalem, August 31, 2008. Muslims are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, which begins Monday. Muslims fast for the month by refraining from eating, drinking, sexual relations and smoking from dawn until sunset. (UPI Photo/Debbie Hill)