Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell
Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital's historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule.
Syrians express jubilation during first Friday prayers since overthrow of Assad
Barely a week after Bashar al-Assad fled the country he destroyed, Syrians welcomed the first Friday prayers. There are many unanswered questions about this new Syria, but one thing is for certain, there is unfettered jubilation.
First Friday prayers held in Syria since fall of al-Assad
HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa called on Syrians to celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad peacefully in the squares, asking them to refrain from using gunfire.View on euronews
Joy Buoys Syria’s First Friday Prayers Since Assad Ouster, but Hardships Loom
In an impoverished, war-ravaged country, the first prayers after the fall of a brutal regime drew jubilant crowds, even in areas seen as regime strongholds.
Syria’s interim prime minister addresses jubilant crowd at Friday prayers
Thousands crammed into the marble esplanade of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus for the first Friday prayers since the ouster of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad.
Thousands of Syrians Gather for First Friday Prayers Since Fall of Assad
Thousands of Syrians gathered at the Umayyad Mosque to celebrate the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. WSJ’s Ben C. Solomon reports from Damascus as questions linger about what the future holds.
Mass Crowds in Damascus for First Friday Prayers Since Assad's Fall
Friday prayers carry significant symbolism as they were a rallying point during the early days of 2011 uprising-turned-civil war.
Mass celebrations in Syria after 1st Friday prayers without al-Assad
Ten of thousands of Syrians celebrated on Friday after the first Friday prayers since the fall of Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad. The lightning victory by an opposition rebel alliance, which took control of Damascus last weekend,
Friday the 13th: How many are there in 2024, and when is the next one? What to know
In 2025, there will be one Friday the 13th, on June 13. In 2026 however, there will be there: Friday Feb. 13, Friday March 13 ...
Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad’s fall
DAMASCUS (AP) — Thousands of Syrians gathered Friday in Damascus' historic main mosque for the first Muslim Friday prayers ...
Oakland hosts final First Friday of the year; hopes to bring it back in 2025
It was a festive celebration at the final First Friday of this year in Oakland as the event takes a two-month break.