Syria's President makes a rare public appearance Tuesday, at the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid.<br/> <br />President Bashar al-Assad, whose forces are battling a civil war which grew out of protests against his rule two years ago, was shown on state television attending morning prayers with ministers at a Damascus mosque at the start of the Eid holiday.<br/> <br />As war rages across the country in Aleppo -- residents pray.<br/> <br />Rebel fighters walk through war torn streets.<br/> <br />For children a few signs of normalcy as they have a chance to celebrate the day.<br/> <br />Some enjoy a turn on a ferris wheel.<br/> <br />Others enjoy rides through the street.<br/> <br />But they can't forget the war.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) UNIDENTIFIED BOY, SAYING;<br/> <br />"Eid today is not good because of the shelling."<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) UNIDENTIFIED BOY, SAYING;<br/> <br />"Last Eid was good but not this one."<br/> <br />Rights groups say 170 people were killed on Monday alone.
