Sounds like a blast!
"While media coverage of Islamist faction Islamic State of Iraq and
As-Sham in Syria has focused on that group’s military and political
activities, a series of videos posted this week gives a glimpse into how
the group is attempting to win over local hearts and minds."
"These videos show the group running a Ramadan event for children,
apparently in Aleppo."
"The festivities include a speech by a foreign
fighter who explains why he has come to Syria to fight against Bashar
al-Assad, a Quran competition for girls, a friendly tug-of-war between
the Islamic State of Iraq and Islamist faction Jabhat al-Nusra, and a
competition for boys involving having them attempt to eat a bowl of what
looks to be cream, without using their hands."
"The festivities are fully
branded to the Islamic State of Iraq, with a table at the event
displaying logo-ed Islamic State of Iraq products, including what seem
to be posters or banners."
