Alawite religious shrine vandalized in Tartus countryside

The shrine of Sheikh Mohammed al-Qadboun in the town of Kaf al-Jaa, in the Qadmous area of Tartus countryside, was subjected to a deliberate act of vandalism by unidentified individuals.

Alawite religious shrine vandalized in Tartus countryside
10 October, 2026   14:52
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The shrine of Sheikh Mohammed al-Qadboun, located in Kaf al-Jaa in the Qadmous area of Tartus countryside, was attacked today, with parts of the site damaged.

According to local sources, unidentified individuals smashed the marble inside the shrine. No information is yet available about the perpetrators or their motives.

The shrine is a religious site visited by members of the Alawite community in the area.

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