Top officials attending a ceremony in honor of President Shukri al-Quwatli, held by the merchants of the Bzuriyeh Market in Damascus, on August 23, 1943

The ceremony was held days after President Quwatli was elected to office on August 17. From left to right: President Shukri al-Quwatli, ex-President Hashem al-Atasi, Prime Minister Saadallah al-Jabiri, Foreign Minister Jamil Mardam Bey