President al-Assad takes part in the religious festivity held on prophet Mohammad’s birthday
Damascus (ST): President Bashar al-Assad participated yesterday evening in the religious festivity held on the occasion of Prophet Mohammad’s birthday at Sa’d bin Mu’az mosque in Damascus.
The President performed al-Maghreb prayer behind Sheikh, Abdel-Fatah al-Bizem, Mufti of Damascus. The celebration started by the recital of some verses of the Holy Koran.
Minister of Religious Endowments Dr. Mohammed Abdul-Sattar al-Sayyed, highlighted the great meanings and sublime values of this noble anniversary noting that the Prophet’s life represents a role model to be followed by humanity and referring to his mercy that came for humanity with his virtues and ethics.