The image captures a nighttime street scene in the city of Homs, Syria, depicting a public gathering or procession

The image captures a nighttime street scene in the city of Homs, Syria, depicting a public gathering or procession. In the foreground and mid-ground, approximately 10-15 men are central, viewed primarily from behind or in profile. They are dressed in dark, traditional-style attire comprising loose trousers, vests, and light-colored head coverings. Several of these men hold lit torches, producing visible flames and plumes of smoke, while two individuals carry large, light-blue vertical banners adorned with Arabic script. The ground beneath this group is illuminated with a distinct blue light. A larger crowd of individuals in contemporary clothing surrounds this central group, observing the event. In the far right foreground, a person holds a smartphone horizontally, apparently recording the scene. The background features commercial buildings with illuminated storefronts and windows, several palm trees silhouetted against the dark sky, and multiple streetlights. A prominent yellow circular sign is visible in the mid-background. Smoke rises into the dark night sky, primarily from the torches.