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Aleppo’s Umayyad Mosque reopens after restoration

The historic mosque reopened after restoration and rehabilitation work.

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Aleppo’s historic Umayyad Mosque reopened on October 8 after restoration and rehabilitation, SANA reported. The reopening was attended by government officials and religious scholars and marked the return of the landmark to worshippers and community life.

Officials said the work preserved historic features and facilities. The mosque is expected to resume religious learning and worship; the report does not provide a project cost or quantify restoration work.

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    Aleppo’s historic Umayyad Mosque reopened after restoration.

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