Syrian people celebrate various religious and cultural festivals, such as Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. They also celebrate Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, and Christmas, which is celebrated by Syrian Christians. Additionally, Syrian people celebrate Independence Day on April 17th, which commemorates the country's independence from France in 1946.
He was a non-Muslim (Alawite) in a country which is three-quarters Sunni Muslim.
Several countries have supported the Free Syrian Army (FSA) in Syria, but the extent of support may have varied. Notable countries that have provided varying degrees of support to the FSA include Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United States. It's important to mention that the dynamics of support can change over time due to geopolitical shifts.
Yes, Syria has a rich cultural heritage with several myths and legends. One popular legend is the story of Dhu al-Qarnayn, who is mentioned in the Quran and believed to be an ancient ruler with extraordinary powers. Another Syrian legend is the tale of Scheherazade, the legendary storyteller from "One Thousand and One Nights." These stories and others are an integral part of Syria's folklore and have been passed down through generations.
There is evidence that suggests Syria has used chemical weapons during its civil war. Multiple reports, including findings from international organizations, have documented the use of chemical agents such as sarin gas and chlorine by the Syrian government and non-state armed groups. These attacks have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries, constituting war crimes.
The President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, belongs to the Alawite sect, a branch of Shia Islam. However, it is important to note that his presidency is not based on sectarianism, but rather on his position as the head of state. Syria's population is diverse, consisting of various religious and ethnic groups.
Conflict-ridden: Syria has been embroiled in a civil war since 2011, leading to widespread destruction, displacement, and loss of life.
Complex: The Syrian crisis involves various internal and external actors with differing interests and agendas, making it a highly intricate and multifaceted conflict.
Humanitarian crisis: The ongoing conflict has caused immense suffering, with millions of people in Syria facing extreme poverty, food insecurity, and lack of access to basic services such as healthcare and education.
I think it's sharaab (also pronounced shroobu and sharbaat in some Arab countries) Sharaab actually means drinks in general.
The name Syria may come from the name of the language witch has been spoken around the area, the Syriac language, one of the three principal languages of bible (Syriac is also known as Northern Aramaic). It is also possible that it comes from the name of the Phoenician city state of Sour (Tyre in English), Souriya meaning the land of Sour. Phoenicia is the ancient name of the land that corresponds roughly to today's Lebanon, as well as part of the Syrian and Israeli seacoasts.
That answer above is correct but the Modern day Syria's name is actually from the alliance that created Greater Syria. The Christians wanted to name the new nation something that reminded them of there ancient Empire "Assyria" so the Muslims Agreed and they named it SYRIA :)
you can buy syrian hamsters at petco or petsmart for $8 . I just got one a couple days ago on sale. Hurry !
wolves hyenas foxes jackels wild boar gazelles jerboa lizards chamelions syrian hamsters eagles
Wheat, legumes, tobacco, sesame and unirrigated vegetables are grown in zone 1, which has more than 350 mm of rainfall, and wheat, barley and forage in zone 2, with between 250 and 350 mm. In zone 5, which has less than 200 mm annually, only irrigated crops are grown.
Syrian food is mostly Mediterranean food including a lot of vegetables. However, alot of the Syrian dishes originally came from the country Turkey during the Ottoman empire era.
Meat (no pork)
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AnswerHmm.... well, first, I am not a Syrian so I can't answer the question specifically. Okay?From my knowledge, they eat a lot of meat.
AnswerIm Syrian, and many of my friends are too. Most of them eat meat at least three times a week. I personally hate meat and only eat chicken about once a month.Most Syrians eat a lot of rice and meat and mix rice with a lot of different foods. Lamb is killed on certain occasions, but that's probably all over Arabia, not only Syria.
the things they eat in syria are seeds (بزر) and fruit (فواكي)
Syria is country code +963. Its Internet domain is .sy, with a domain in Arabic alphabet pending approval.
There is a small number of Syrian Refugees who are going to Iraq, but this is usually a movement in transit. Iraq is currently involved in much the same civil war that Syria is, so the people are not staying there.
If you count those staying in Iraqi Kurdistan, the number jumps quite substantially with roughly 250,000 registered.
The talles building in Syria is the Damascus Tower, located in downtown Damascus. Hence the name.
Syria and Israel are not fighting for territory, and at the present time (May 2011),
are not fighting at all. (The Syrian government has other, internal, things to worry
about right now.)
The last direct conflict between Israel and Syria took place in 1973, and the last time any territory passed from one to the other was in 1967.
Israeli forces captured the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967. That area was of interest
to Israel because it had become such a popular spot from which to launch rockets and
artillery upon Israeli farms in the valley below. That kind of behavior has been drastically
reduced since Syria was denied access to the Golan in 1967.
During the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Israeli forces penetrated to within 40 km of Damascus
(that's the capital of Syria), but took no additional territory. Syria has been content with
supplying and supporting its surrogates in Lebanon since then, and neither Israel nor
Syria has conducted any operations across their mutual border since 1973.