Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Men play football on the sandy banks of the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Men play football on the sandy banks of the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Men play football on the sandy banks of the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

A man splashes water into the air while standing in the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Men play football on the sandy banks of the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Men play football on the sandy banks of the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

A young man jumps in mid-air to kick a football on the sandy banks of the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Men play football on the sandy banks of the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

A boy jumps into the Great River as another watches from the rocks in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. Swimming in the river is one of the most popular ways for children to cool off during the hot season. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

A boy jumps into the Great River as another watches from the rocks in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. Swimming in the river is one of the most popular ways for children to cool off during the hot season. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young men swim and rest on rocks in the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

A man kicks a football on the rocks near the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Men play football on the sandy banks of the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Men play football on the sandy banks of the Great River in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. The riverbanks serve as both a playing field and a cooling spot for residents during the summer heat. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

A boy jumps into the Great River as another watches from the rocks in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. Swimming in the river is one of the most popular ways for children to cool off during the hot season. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

A boy jumps into the Great River as another watches from the rocks in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. Swimming in the river is one of the most popular ways for children to cool off during the hot season. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

A boy jumps into the Great River as another watches from the rocks in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. Swimming in the river is one of the most popular ways for children to cool off during the hot season. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

Young Iraqis Swim In The River - Erbil

A boy jumps into the Great River as another watches from the rocks in Jhamaka village, Erbil, Iraq on August 23, 2025. Swimming in the river is one of the most popular ways for children to cool off during the hot season. Photo by Sabur Rashid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM