Last Friday (February 14, 2025), the Umayyad Mosque, one of Damascus’ most iconic landmarks, witnessed yet another historic moment. One of Syria’s most esteemed scholars, Sheikh Muhammad Mujir ...

His mere existence makes him a figure of hate for extremists, but Ludovoic-Mohamed Zahed won’t be silenced. He talks to our Writer at Large ...

As a result, Damascus and other key cities did not endure ... The second, near the Grand Mosque, was hit by another. Dr. Oyun was in the basement of the mosque, about 75 meters (82 yards) from ...

There are two versions of Sayyida Zaynab, the suburb south of Damascus and home to a shrine for a revered Muslim figure. One ...

Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun was a figure closely linked to the former regime of Bashar Al-Assad, and has been in hiding since the ...

On the blessed Friday of Feb. 28, 2025, our Muslim community will come together to celebrate a long-cherished dream finally becoming a reality—the Grand Opening of Woodland Mosque. This momentous ...

Damascus, SANA-The Great Mosque of Bani Umayyah in Damascus is considered the fourth most famous Islamic mosque, one of the most luxurious Islamic mosques, and one of the seven wonders of Islam in ...

Chems-Eddine Hafiz made the proposal on Feb. 10 at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican during an audience with the pope.

Damascus SANA- Step through the ancient gates of Damascus Old City, and you’ll find yourself transported to a time of bustling caravans, exotic spices, and the vibrant hum of international trade ...