Syrian President Bashar al-Assad participated in Eid al-Adha prayers in the town of Qarah on September 1, the government said, near an area surrendered by Islamic State fighters on Monday.

Video released by the government shows Assad performing the prayers in Bilal mosque in Qarah, following the prayers

This video, from the pro-government Al-Ikhbaria, shows Assad at the prayers. Credit: YouTube/Al-Ikhbaria via Storyful