Members are drawn from the Oasis of Syria. The Arab Patrol was the first Unit of Syria Shrine. It was founded in 1893, and sports one of the most flamboyant uniforms in the Shrine to reflect the Unit's rich tradition. Syria's Brass Band was the first All Shriner Band in North America. It presently has an active membership of 65, and participates in parades, concerts, and events at Syria Shrine.
Members come from the entire oasis of Syria.
It attends all duty call parades, as well as performing in other scheduled parades and concerts which are contracted by the band. The Camel Wheels of Syria Shrine is the first motorized unit of the Shrine organized in 1971. Three wheeled trikes are used by the unit members in parading. They are a colorful and frisky machine that has added to the excitement of many a parade over the years. Participating in over 20 parades a year, the Camel Wheels has been successful in Mid-Atlantic Shrine Association competition.