A horrific stampede at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque on Friday has killed three women and injured five children.
The incident occurred after chef and TikToker Abu Omar stated on December 30, 2024 that he would organise a banquet at the historic mosque on Friday, to commemorate the New Year and the success of the Syrian revolution against toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad, with free meat distributed to all attendees.
The Syrian Civil Defence, known as the White Helmets, announced that three women had lost their lives in the crush, while five children had suffered broken bones, severe bruises, and lost consciousness.
The Umayyad Mosque is usually crowded on the Muslim holy day Friday, when worshippers gather for midday congregational prayer. However, Abu Omar’s announcement of free food caused hundreds more people than usual to attend.
Syria’s prolonged conflict, which broke out in 2011, has led to widespread destruction and the crippling of the country’s economy, leaving over 90 percent of the population in poverty and struggling to feed themselves and their families.
The incident led to widespread anger among Syrians, with many blaming Abu Omar, who owns the Bayt al-Dimashqi (Damascene House) restaurant, for announcing the banquet without organising it properly.
Some people accused him of organising the event to gain fame on social media.
A horrific stampede at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque on Friday has killed three women and injured five children.
The incident occurred after chef and TikToker Abu Omar stated on December 30, 2024 that he would organise a banquet at the historic mosque on Friday, to commemorate the New Year and the success of the Syrian revolution against toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad, with free meat distributed to all attendees.
The Syrian Civil Defence, known as the White Helmets, announced that three women had lost their lives in the crush, while five children had suffered broken bones, severe bruises, and lost consciousness.
The Umayyad Mosque is usually crowded on the Muslim holy day Friday, when worshippers gather for midday congregational prayer. However, Abu Omar’s announcement of free food caused hundreds more people than usual to attend.
Syria’s prolonged conflict, which broke out in 2011, has led to widespread destruction and the crippling of the country’s economy, leaving over 90 percent of the population in poverty and struggling to feed themselves and their families.
The incident led to widespread anger among Syrians, with many blaming Abu Omar, who owns the Bayt al-Dimashqi (Damascene House) restaurant, for announcing the banquet without organising it properly.
Some people accused him of organising the event to gain fame on social media.
A horrific stampede at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque on Friday has killed three women and injured five children.
The incident occurred after chef and TikToker Abu Omar stated on December 30, 2024 that he would organise a banquet at the historic mosque on Friday, to commemorate the New Year and the success of the Syrian revolution against toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad, with free meat distributed to all attendees.
The Syrian Civil Defence, known as the White Helmets, announced that three women had lost their lives in the crush, while five children had suffered broken bones, severe bruises, and lost consciousness.
The Umayyad Mosque is usually crowded on the Muslim holy day Friday, when worshippers gather for midday congregational prayer. However, Abu Omar’s announcement of free food caused hundreds more people than usual to attend.
Syria’s prolonged conflict, which broke out in 2011, has led to widespread destruction and the crippling of the country’s economy, leaving over 90 percent of the population in poverty and struggling to feed themselves and their families.
The incident led to widespread anger among Syrians, with many blaming Abu Omar, who owns the Bayt al-Dimashqi (Damascene House) restaurant, for announcing the banquet without organising it properly.
Some people accused him of organising the event to gain fame on social media.
A horrific stampede at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque on Friday has killed three women and injured five children.
The incident occurred after chef and TikToker Abu Omar stated on December 30, 2024 that he would organise a banquet at the historic mosque on Friday, to commemorate the New Year and the success of the Syrian revolution against toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad, with free meat distributed to all attendees.
The Syrian Civil Defence, known as the White Helmets, announced that three women had lost their lives in the crush, while five children had suffered broken bones, severe bruises, and lost consciousness.
The Umayyad Mosque is usually crowded on the Muslim holy day Friday, when worshippers gather for midday congregational prayer. However, Abu Omar’s announcement of free food caused hundreds more people than usual to attend.
Syria’s prolonged conflict, which broke out in 2011, has led to widespread destruction and the crippling of the country’s economy, leaving over 90 percent of the population in poverty and struggling to feed themselves and their families.
The incident led to widespread anger among Syrians, with many blaming Abu Omar, who owns the Bayt al-Dimashqi (Damascene House) restaurant, for announcing the banquet without organising it properly.
Some people accused him of organising the event to gain fame on social media.
A horrific stampede at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque on Friday has killed three women and injured five children.
The incident occurred after chef and TikToker Abu Omar stated on December 30, 2024 that he would organise a banquet at the historic mosque on Friday, to commemorate the New Year and the success of the Syrian revolution against toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad, with free meat distributed to all attendees.
The Syrian Civil Defence, known as the White Helmets, announced that three women had lost their lives in the crush, while five children had suffered broken bones, severe bruises, and lost consciousness.
The Umayyad Mosque is usually crowded on the Muslim holy day Friday, when worshippers gather for midday congregational prayer. However, Abu Omar’s announcement of free food caused hundreds more people than usual to attend.
Syria’s prolonged conflict, which broke out in 2011, has led to widespread destruction and the crippling of the country’s economy, leaving over 90 percent of the population in poverty and struggling to feed themselves and their families.
The incident led to widespread anger among Syrians, with many blaming Abu Omar, who owns the Bayt al-Dimashqi (Damascene House) restaurant, for announcing the banquet without organising it properly.
Some people accused him of organising the event to gain fame on social media.
A horrific stampede at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque on Friday has killed three women and injured five children.
The incident occurred after chef and TikToker Abu Omar stated on December 30, 2024 that he would organise a banquet at the historic mosque on Friday, to commemorate the New Year and the success of the Syrian revolution against toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad, with free meat distributed to all attendees.
The Syrian Civil Defence, known as the White Helmets, announced that three women had lost their lives in the crush, while five children had suffered broken bones, severe bruises, and lost consciousness.
The Umayyad Mosque is usually crowded on the Muslim holy day Friday, when worshippers gather for midday congregational prayer. However, Abu Omar’s announcement of free food caused hundreds more people than usual to attend.
Syria’s prolonged conflict, which broke out in 2011, has led to widespread destruction and the crippling of the country’s economy, leaving over 90 percent of the population in poverty and struggling to feed themselves and their families.
The incident led to widespread anger among Syrians, with many blaming Abu Omar, who owns the Bayt al-Dimashqi (Damascene House) restaurant, for announcing the banquet without organising it properly.
Some people accused him of organising the event to gain fame on social media.
A horrific stampede at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque on Friday has killed three women and injured five children.
The incident occurred after chef and TikToker Abu Omar stated on December 30, 2024 that he would organise a banquet at the historic mosque on Friday, to commemorate the New Year and the success of the Syrian revolution against toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad, with free meat distributed to all attendees.
The Syrian Civil Defence, known as the White Helmets, announced that three women had lost their lives in the crush, while five children had suffered broken bones, severe bruises, and lost consciousness.
The Umayyad Mosque is usually crowded on the Muslim holy day Friday, when worshippers gather for midday congregational prayer. However, Abu Omar’s announcement of free food caused hundreds more people than usual to attend.
Syria’s prolonged conflict, which broke out in 2011, has led to widespread destruction and the crippling of the country’s economy, leaving over 90 percent of the population in poverty and struggling to feed themselves and their families.
The incident led to widespread anger among Syrians, with many blaming Abu Omar, who owns the Bayt al-Dimashqi (Damascene House) restaurant, for announcing the banquet without organising it properly.
Some people accused him of organising the event to gain fame on social media.
A horrific stampede at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque on Friday has killed three women and injured five children.
The incident occurred after chef and TikToker Abu Omar stated on December 30, 2024 that he would organise a banquet at the historic mosque on Friday, to commemorate the New Year and the success of the Syrian revolution against toppled dictator Bashar al-Assad, with free meat distributed to all attendees.
The Syrian Civil Defence, known as the White Helmets, announced that three women had lost their lives in the crush, while five children had suffered broken bones, severe bruises, and lost consciousness.
The Umayyad Mosque is usually crowded on the Muslim holy day Friday, when worshippers gather for midday congregational prayer. However, Abu Omar’s announcement of free food caused hundreds more people than usual to attend.
Syria’s prolonged conflict, which broke out in 2011, has led to widespread destruction and the crippling of the country’s economy, leaving over 90 percent of the population in poverty and struggling to feed themselves and their families.
The incident led to widespread anger among Syrians, with many blaming Abu Omar, who owns the Bayt al-Dimashqi (Damascene House) restaurant, for announcing the banquet without organising it properly.
Some people accused him of organising the event to gain fame on social media.
