Feature: Thousands rally for world's International Day of Peace in Syria

People ride bike during a celebration for the International Day of Peace in Damascus, capital of Syria, Sept. 21, 2018. Thousands of Syrians on Friday took part in activities, including a nationwide marathon, marking the International Day of Peace as the country's more than seven-year-long war is winding down. The International Day of Peace is celebrated on Sept. 21. (Xinhua/Ammar Safarjalani)