

Ctesiphon, central Iraq, March 04, 2003.Iraqi families picnic under the great arch of Ctesiphon, (built during the 3rd century BC, it is the biggest brick arch in the world) on the first day of the holy month of Moharram, commemorating the departure of prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Medina.
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