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Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell


Published on 2024-12-14 00:00:48 - MSN
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  • 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.

The article from MSN discusses the jubilation in Syria following the end of 50 years of Assad family rule, marked by the first Friday prayers since the government's fall. Syrians gathered in mosques across the country to celebrate this historic moment, expressing relief and hope for a new beginning. The fall of the Assad regime, which had been in power since 1970, was seen as a monumental shift, with people openly celebrating in the streets, mosques, and public squares. The atmosphere was filled with prayers for peace, stability, and a democratic future, as well as calls for unity and reconciliation among the Syrian people. This event symbolizes not only the end of a long-standing authoritarian rule but also the beginning of a potentially transformative period for Syrian society.

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