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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV poses in the Sistine Chapel with the members of the Diplomatic Corps at the end of the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV poses in the Sistine Chapel with the members of the Diplomatic Corps at the end of the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets The Diplomatic Corps - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the annual meeting with ambassadors accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of New Year greetings on January 9, 2026 in the Hall of Benedictions, Vatican. Pope raised alarm over human rights and a spreading ‘zeal for war’. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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