Damascus .. A man driving his car inside the Umayyad Mosque grounds sparks outrage and criticism

A circulating video on social media has caused a wave of anger and condemnation among Syrian activists, showing an elderly man driving his car inside the courtyards of the Umayyad Mosque in the capital, Damascus.

The man appeared taking a selfie while driving his car inside the historic Umayyad Mosque corridors. In the background of the video, worshippers and visitors can be seen approaching the car, indicating the site's congestion.

While filming the clip, the man said: "A tour inside the Umayyad Mosque by car," then turned to his family who were with him in the car to ask them: "What is the date today?" They replied: "31".

The video has sparked widespread discontent among social media users, who expressed their anger at the man's behavior, which they considered a violation of the sanctity of the historical and religious site, at a sensitive time for the country.