Farah Al Sameh holds two balloons at a playground, in Idlib. She tells The National: "We play here near the ruins and rejoice with my friends during Eid, but until now we are still afraid that an earthquake will happen again". All photos: Moawia Atrash for The National
Farah Al Sameh holds two balloons at a playground, in Idlib. She tells The National: "We play here near the ruins and rejoice with my friends during Eid, but until now we are still afraid that an earthquake will happen again". All photos: Moawia Atrash for The National
Children play near a building damaged by the earthquake in Jindires, in Syria's Aleppo province
Children play near a building damaged by the earthquake in Jindires, in Syria's Aleppo province
Taking turns on a ride, amid the ruins
Taking turns on a ride, amid the ruins
Playing with bead guns
Playing with bead guns
Many buildings damaged by the earthquake have yet to be demolished in Jindires and other cities
Many buildings damaged by the earthquake have yet to be demolished in Jindires and other cities
Heading to the Eid games, in Jindires
Heading to the Eid games, in Jindires
In Turkey and Syria, many are still mourning loved ones lost in the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the two countries on February 6, killing more than 50,000 people
In Turkey and Syria, many are still mourning loved ones lost in the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the two countries on February 6, killing more than 50,000 people
A woman at a cemetery on the outskirts of Idlib city, Syria, heads towards the grave of her son who died in the earthquake that hit the country in February
A woman at a cemetery on the outskirts of Idlib city, Syria, heads towards the grave of her son who died in the earthquake that hit the country in February
Walking through the cemetery, in Idlib. Many people visit the graves of their parents and other relatives during Eid Al Fitr, and pray for them
Walking through the cemetery, in Idlib. Many people visit the graves of their parents and other relatives during Eid Al Fitr, and pray for them
Worshippers gather in the municipal stadium, in Idlib, for Eid Al Fitr prayers. Ahmed Dhokol tells The National that "we are performing Eid rituals after we went through difficult circumstances, after the earthquake, but we have begun to try to gradually return to our normal lives"
Worshippers gather in the municipal stadium, in Idlib, for Eid Al Fitr prayers. Ahmed Dhokol tells The National that "we are performing Eid rituals after we went through difficult circumstances, after the earthquake, but we have begun to try to gradually return to our normal lives"
Worshippers begin Eid prayers at the municipal stadium in the city of Idlib
Worshippers begin Eid prayers at the municipal stadium in the city of Idlib
An elderly man sits next to a grave, with a building destroyed by bombing behind him
An elderly man sits next to a grave, with a building destroyed by bombing behind him
Idlib has also been at the heart of Syria's civil war, which has lasted more than a decade and has killed thousands
Idlib has also been at the heart of Syria's civil war, which has lasted more than a decade and has killed thousands
Worshipers arrive for Eid prayers
Worshipers arrive for Eid prayers
A couple sit next to the graves of their relatives, who died in the earthquake. Khalid Malandi tells the National: "Eid reminds us of our loved ones and reminds us of our wounds that have not yet healed. But we are forced to continue our lives normally. Here all the people came to visit the graves of their loved ones who perished in the earthquake."
A couple sit next to the graves of their relatives, who died in the earthquake. Khalid Malandi tells the National: "Eid reminds us of our loved ones and reminds us of our wounds that have not yet healed. But we are forced to continue our lives normally. Here all the people came to visit the graves of their loved ones who perished in the earthquake."
Prayer time in Idlib
Prayer time in Idlib

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Eid Al Fitr prayers and visiting relatives' graves in Idlib

In Syria, many are still mourning loved ones lost in the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck in February

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April 21, 2023

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