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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attended celebration of the birthday of Holy Prophet Mohammad [PBUH].

Al-Assad made another public appearance Sunday, praying at a mosque in the capital Damascus, according to Syrian state television.

Al-Assad attended the al-Afram mosque for the celebration of the birthday of the Prophet Mohammad, shaking hands with clerics and worshippers.
He also appeared at a public prayer in October and an appearance at the presidential palace in July.

Last month, a Syrian government official said Damascus is ready to meet with the country's opposition in Moscow in an effort to find a way out of the nearly four-year civil war.

"Syria is ready to participate in a preliminary and consultative meeting in Moscow to respond to the aspirations of Syrians who are trying to find a solution to the crisis," the foreign ministry official said, quoted by SANA state news agency.

The decision followed talks between Syria and Russia about a possible meeting, the official said.

"The Syrian Arab Republic has always been ready for dialogue with those who believe in its unity, sovereignty and freedom of choice," the official added.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team