02:35Tens of thousands of Syrians gathered for Eid al-Adha prayers at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Sunday, striving to 'enjoy the festivities' amid a climate of crippling financial strife in the wake of the 13-year Civil War.
Footage shows large crowds listening to a sermon. Later, worshippers are seen performing prayers.
"Eid comes as an opportunity to forget what had happened, we are trying to enjoy as much festivities," a local journalist said. "Some families have been affected somehow by the economic and living situation."
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, before God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.
Traditionally, Muslims around the world celebrate by sacrificing an animal and distributing the meat among family, friends and the needy. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
'Goodness for all Muslims' - Syrians pray during Eid al-Adha celebrations in Damascus
Tens of thousands of Syrians gathered for Eid al-Adha prayers at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Sunday, striving to 'enjoy the festivities' amid a climate of crippling financial strife in the wake of the 13-year Civil War.
Footage shows large crowds listening to a sermon. Later, worshippers are seen performing prayers.
"Eid comes as an opportunity to forget what had happened, we are trying to enjoy as much festivities," a local journalist said. "Some families have been affected somehow by the economic and living situation."
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, before God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.
Traditionally, Muslims around the world celebrate by sacrificing an animal and distributing the meat among family, friends and the needy. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Tens of thousands of Syrians gathered for Eid al-Adha prayers at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus on Sunday, striving to 'enjoy the festivities' amid a climate of crippling financial strife in the wake of the 13-year Civil War.
Footage shows large crowds listening to a sermon. Later, worshippers are seen performing prayers.
"Eid comes as an opportunity to forget what had happened, we are trying to enjoy as much festivities," a local journalist said. "Some families have been affected somehow by the economic and living situation."
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, before God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.
Traditionally, Muslims around the world celebrate by sacrificing an animal and distributing the meat among family, friends and the needy. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.