“The greatest feast for us is the fall of Bashar al -Assad’s regime, but Eid al -Fitr has a special flavor this year.”
The Syrian capital, Damascus, is a part of the spirit that was about to lose after years of war. With the fall Bashar al -Assad’s regimeThe city breathes again, and Eid to suit preparations This year have a special flavor full of symbolism and common suffering.
What is Eid? This is the event It announces the end of Ramadan. A quick break party, sometimes copied as it Eid al -Fitr S. Help mushroomsAnd it is also called in the Spanish language as the feast of fasting, the feast of the end of fasting or the rupture of fasting, the first of the official holiday that was held inside Islam.
The markets that were previously a center of movement and life are once again a passerby that is going to buy its rulings for the feast, despite the continuous pThe economic oak that still overwhelms the lives of the Syrians.
resident DamascusHe told “Euronews”: “The greatest feast for us is the fall of the Assad regime, but Eid Al Fit has a special taste this year.” “The markets are full of people, and security personnel everywhere to provide protection, which gives Safety sense. It is true that that The economic situation is very difficult These days, but we hope the situation will improve soon. “
Attempts to restore normal life are clear in every corner of the city. Markets, formerly stagnant and frightening, ox is now Compensation for years of silence and interruption.
Small situations selling clothesand Traditional sweets Y Colorful balloons They are competing with large stores, adding vitality to the scene that the city has not seen long ago.
For his part, the street market seller Lahmer said the great change that occurred this year in the sale. He says: “The situation is much better than it was in recent years. There is a clear movement in the market, and people feel more comfortable to buy. Security stability It is the main factor that this motivation created; People are no longer afraid to leave at night or move between the areas as before. “
However, this celebration of the feast and hope does not hide the Capricorn Economic problemsWhich continues to overcome the Syrians. the High prices for basic products The difficulty of obtaining job opportunities remains important obstacles to attempts to rebuild a normal life.
This holiday comes after the fall of Bashar al -Assad’s regime and the assumption of power in Syria under Ahmed to lead Sharawhere A transitional government formed Those who have seen a major political openness unprecedented for decades.
During Ramadan, he saw President Ahmed Al -Sharra participates in prayers In the morning in more than one mosque, put a new leadership image near the city.
The return of the displaced
More than 1.2 million refugees and the displaced Syrians have returned to their countryAccording to United Nations statisticsAfter years, he fled the persecution of the previous regime.
Among the returnees are INAS, a young woman who immigrated to Sweden in 2015 and Today, he returned to the Eid with his family and friends after an eight -year hiatus. He has good memories of the old streets in Damascus and school offices, and he intends to visit the places that he used to meet with his friends, as well as the coast of Syria, which occupies a special place in his heart.
Upon his return, Inas realized that Syria today is not the same as it left years ago. Although the effects of the war are still visible in some destroyed buildings and streets that need to be rehabilitated, the new spirit that permeates the country is undeniable.
This holiday will have another special flavor, as the growing moon will be seen from the top of the Qasioun mountain, in a symbolic scene that reflects the spirit of the new country. Hundreds of citizens will meet on the mountain to see this historic momentWhich will be a message of hope and national unity after years of suffering.
In this environment, the Syrians express their great hope in the best future, while celebrating This holiday, as a historical news, symbolizes freedom and returns to life Naturally in their country, which he recovered thanks to their sacrifices and efforts.
