Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie keen on adopting a Syrian child

Jolie and Pitt are ready to adopt a young Syrian girl after the actor learned of the hardships in the war country

Hollywood stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who already have six-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, Shiloh, eight and adopted children Maddox, 13, Zahara, 10 and Pax, 11, are said to be planning on adding another member to their family before the end of summer, reported India Today. 

Jolie, 39 and Pitt, 51, are reportedly ready to adopt a young Syrian girl after the actor learned of the difficulties and hardships facing youngsters in the war torn country.

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A source said: "She has been moved to tears on several occasions over the plight of youngsters orphaned in the Syrian conflict. Now she has sorted out her health issues, she and Brad believe the time is right to adopt another orphan from there, most likely a daughter."

Jolie, a UN ambassador and the 'Fury' star are hoping to get the adoption underway as soon as possible as both parents have "relatively light" schedules planned for the rest of the year.

The source added: "They would like to accomplish it, if possible, before the end of summer because, even though they are both busy, their diaries are relatively light for most of 2015.

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"Angelina's feeling good about turning 40 in June with a clean bill of health but what will make her happiness complete is seeing a new little face at the dinner table."