Damascus mosque sees first Friday prayers

Thousands of Syrians celebrate in central Damascus during first Friday prayers since Assad’s fall
Thousands of Syrians celebrated in Umayyad Square, the largest in Damascus, after the first Muslim Friday prayers following the downfall of former President Bashar Assad.
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.
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Syria's interim PM hails 'the birth of a nation' at Friday prayers
Syrians gathered at the iconic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus for Friday prayers on Friday (December 13), the first after Islamist-led rebels took control of the city following the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Crowds flock to Damascus mosque for first Friday prayers since fall of Assad
Syria's interim prime minister Mohammed al-Bashir joined congregants at Umayyed Mosque in Damascus for the first Friday prayers since the overthrow of the government led by Bashar al-Assad.
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Watch live: Damascus mosque sees first Friday prayers after Assad regime toppled
Watch live as Damascus residents pray at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on the first Friday (13 December) after rebels ousted Bashar al-Assad's regime. Syrians are celebrating the demise of Assad’s government after 13 years of civil war sparked by the president’s violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters following the Arab Spring.

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