Bashar Al Assad in Syria's Aleppo for Eid - in pictures


  • Syria's President Bashar Al Assad, centre, attends Eid Al Adha prayers in Aleppo. AFP
    Syria's President Bashar Al Assad, centre, attends Eid Al Adha prayers in Aleppo. AFP
  • Mr Al Assad was making his first visit to Aleppo city since its eastern half was recaptured from rebel groups in 2016. AFP
    Mr Al Assad was making his first visit to Aleppo city since its eastern half was recaptured from rebel groups in 2016. AFP
  • The president greets Syrians following prayers. AP
    The president greets Syrians following prayers. AP
  • The president drinks coffee at Aleppo's historic souk. AFP
    The president drinks coffee at Aleppo's historic souk. AFP
  • The president and his wife, Asma Al Assad, with their children. AFP
    The president and his wife, Asma Al Assad, with their children. AFP
  • The president tours a thermal power station in the eastern countryside of Aleppo. AFP
    The president tours a thermal power station in the eastern countryside of Aleppo. AFP
  • Syria's president and his wife greet people at Aleppo's historic souk. AFP
    Syria's president and his wife greet people at Aleppo's historic souk. AFP
  • The president inspects the renovation of the Grand Umayyad mosque in Aleppo. AFP
    The president inspects the renovation of the Grand Umayyad mosque in Aleppo. AFP