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Iraqi Kurdish Muslims Gather For Communal Iftar In Baharka, Erbil

In Baharka, Erbil, Iraq, on February 24, 2026, Iraqi Kurdish Muslims gather to break their daily fast (Iftar) during the seventh day of the holy month of Ramadan at the Great Mosque of Baharka, on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq. Worshippers and local community members sit on the ground, sharing a communal meal consisting of dates, lentil soup, and traditional bread following the sunset call to prayer (Maghrib). Ramadan is a period of spiritual reflection, prayer, and charity, where Muslims worldwide refrain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. (Photo by Sabur Rashid/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13368324
Date taken: 24 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Sabur Rashid/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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