Damascus news

Regular Friday prayers return to Damascus's Sulaymaniyya Mosque after 15 years

Damaged in the war, the historic Sulaymaniyya Mosque in Damascus reopened to worshippers on 6 November after restoration. Large numbers prayed in its main hall and courtyard.

Our Islam7 November 20261 min read

Islam

Umayyad Mosque of Damascus: Its History and the Minaret of Isa (AS)

A hadith in Sahih Muslim says Isa (AS) will descend at a white minaret east of Damascus, a tradition the city links to the Umayyad Mosque. Here is the history, architecture and shrines of this 1,300-year-old mosque.

Online Desk14 December 202412 min read