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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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Nicolas Sarkozy on visit in Paris suburb

French President Nicolas Sarkozy speaks flanked by Minister of state for Justice Michele Alliot-Marie and Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux during a meeting with local authorities in Le-Perreux-sur-Marne, in Paris suburb, France on November 24, 2009. Photo by Ludovic/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Koripallon EM-kisat, Riika

Beka Burjanadze of Georgia, Mam Jaiteh of France and Giorgi Shermadini of Georgia during FIBA Eurobasket quarterfinal match France vs Georgia in Riga, Latvia on September 7, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Betclic Elite Semifinals - AS Monaco v ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne

#9 Georgios Papagiannis, #14 Mam Jaiteh and #4 Jaron Blossomgame of Monaco seen in action with #13 Neal Sako and #23 David Lighty of ASVEL during the match 3 in the semi-finals of the Betclic Elite French Basketball Championship between AS Monaco and ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne at the Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on 08 June 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Betclic Elite Semi Final Monaco v ASVEL - Monaco

#12 Nando de Colo of ASVEL seen in action with #14 Mam Jaiteh and #0 Elie Okobo of Monaco during round 3 of betclic elite semi final between AS Monaco and ASVEL Lyon Villeurbanne in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on June 8, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Betclic Elite French Basketball - AS Monaco vs Le Mans Sarthe

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco and #15 Wilfried Yeguete of Le Mans seen in action with during the decisive match for qualification to the semi-finals of the Betclic Elite French Basketball Championship between AS Monaco and Le Mans Sarthe Basket at the Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on 01 June 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Betclic Elite French Basketball - AS Monaco vs Le Mans Sarthe

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action during the decisive match for qualification to the semi-finals of the Betclic Elite French Basketball Championship between AS Monaco and Le Mans Sarthe Basket at the Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on 01 June 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Betclic Elite French Basketball - AS Monaco vs Le Mans Sarthe

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco and #15 Wilfried Yeguete and #9 Leopold Delaunay of Le Mans seen in action with during the decisive match for qualification to the semi-finals of the Betclic Elite French Basketball Championship between AS Monaco and Le Mans Sarthe Basket at the Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on 01 June 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Betclic Elite French Basketball - AS Monaco vs Le Mans Sarthe

#14 Mam Jaiteh and #4 Jaron Blossomgame of Monaco seen in action with #34 David DiLeo and #1 Abdoulaye Ndoye of Le Mans during the decisive match for qualification to the semi-finals of the Betclic Elite French Basketball Championship between AS Monaco and Le Mans Sarthe Basket at the Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on 01 June 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Betclic Elite French Basketball - AS Monaco vs Le Mans Sarthe

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco and #15 Wilfried Yeguete of Le Mans seen in action with during the decisive match for qualification to the semi-finals of the Betclic Elite French Basketball Championship between AS Monaco and Le Mans Sarthe Basket at the Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on 01 June 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jessica Gunning Portrait

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen with fans after victory in round 5 in Euroleague play-off between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona basket in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on May 6, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jessica Gunning Portrait

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with #19 Youssoupha Fall, #21 Alex Abrines and #0 Kevin Punter of Barcelona during round 5 in Euroleague play-off between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona basket in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on May 6, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jessica Gunning Portrait

#11 Alpha Diallo and #14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with # 14 Willy Hernangomez and #21 Alex Abrines of Barcelona during round 5 in Euroleague play-off between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona basket in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on May 6, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jessica Gunning Portrait

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with #8 Dario Brizuela and #14 Willy Hernangomez of Barcelona during round 5 in Euroleague play-off between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona basket in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on May 6, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jessica Gunning Portrait

#11 Alpha Diallo and #14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with # 14 Willy Hernangomez and #21 Alex Abrines of Barcelona during round 5 in Euroleague play-off between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona basket in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on May 6, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jessica Gunning Portrait

#11 Alpha Diallo and #14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with # 14 Willy Hernangomez and #21 Alex Abrines of Barcelona during round 5 in Euroleague play-off between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona basket in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on May 6, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jessica Gunning Portrait

#13 Tomas Satoransky and #14 Willy Hernangomes of Barcelona seen in action with #14 Mam Jaiteh and #8 Jordan Loyd of Monaco during round 5 in Euroleague play-off between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona basket in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on May 6, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jessica Gunning Portrait

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with #8 Dario Brizuela and #14 Willy Hernangomez of Barcelona during round 5 in Euroleague play-off between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona basket in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on May 6, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Playoffs Euroligue - Monaco - Barcelona

#&4 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action during Basketball Euroleague play off round 1 between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona Basket in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on April 23, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Playoffs Euroligue - Monaco - Barcelona

#55 Mike James and #14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action during Basketball Euroleague play off round 1 between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona Basket in Salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on April 23, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#14 Mam Jaitehof Monaco seen in action with #13 Tarik Biberovic, #44 Jilson Bango and #11 Nigel Hayes-Davis of Fenerbahce during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with #4 Nicolo Melli of Fenerbahce during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with #4 Nicolo Melli of Fenerbahce during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#14 Mam Jaiteh and #11 Alpha Diallo of Monaco seen in action with #4 Nicolo Melli, #2 Wade Baldwin IV, #11 Nigel Hayes-Davis of Fenerbahce during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with #4 Nicolo Melli and #11 Nigel Hayes-Davis of Fenerbahce during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#11 Alpha Diallo and #14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with #20 Devon Hall of Fenerbahce during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#55 Mike James, #11 Alpha Diallo and #14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with #20 Devon Hall of Fenerbahce during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#14 Mam Jaitehs of Monaco seen in action with #44 Jilson Branco and #23 Marko Guduric of Fenerbahce during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#4 Jaron Blossomgame and #14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with #2 Wade Baldwin IV and #11 Nigel Hayes-Davis of Fenerbahce during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Basketball Euroleague - AS Monaco v Fenerbahce

#4 Jaron Blossomgame and #14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with #44 Jilson Bango, #2 Wade Baldwin IV, #23 Marko Guduric and #11 Nigel Hayes-Davis of Fenerbahce during Euroleague round 30 match between AS Monaco and Fenerbahce Beki Istanbul in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on March, 20, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Euroleague Basketball - Monaco v Baskonia Vitoria

#4 Jaron Blossomgame, #32 Mathhew Strazel and #14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with Baskonia player #9 Thimothe Luwawu-Cabarrot during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague march between AS Monaco and Baskonia Vitoria In Salle Gaston Medecin In Monaco on february 05, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Euroleague Basketball - Monaco v Baskonia Vitoria

#14 Mam Jaiteh and #22 Terry Tarpey of Monaco seen in action with Baskonia player #17 Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague march between AS Monaco and Baskonia Vitoria In Salle Gaston Medecin In Monaco on february 05, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Euroleague Basketball - Monaco v Baskonia Vitoria

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with Baskonia players # 11 Trent Forrest, #45 Donta Hall, #8 Tadas Sedekerskis and #0 Markus Howard during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague march between AS Monaco and Baskonia Vitoria In Salle Gaston Medecin In Monaco on february 05, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Euroleague Basketball - Monaco v Baskonia Vitoria

#14 Mam Jaiteh of Monaco seen in action with Baskonia players # 11 Trent Forrest, #45 Donta Hall, #8 Tadas Sedekerskis and #0 Markus Howard during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague march between AS Monaco and Baskonia Vitoria In Salle Gaston Medecin In Monaco on february 05, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monaco vs Real madrid - Basketball Euroleague - Monaco

Monaco player #55 Mike James and #14 Mam Jaiteh and Madrid player #20 Bruno Fernando are seen in action during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague match between AS Monaco and Real Madrid in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on January 31, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monaco vs Real madrid - Basketball Euroleague - Monaco

Monaco player #14 Mam Jaiteh and #4 Jaron Blossomgame and Madrid player #23 Sergio Llull are seen in action during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague match between AS Monaco and Real Madrid in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on January 31, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monaco vs Real madrid - Basketball Euroleague - Monaco

Monaco players #14 Mam Jaiteh, #32 Matthew Strazel and #55 Mike James and Madrid player #24 Andres Feliz are seen in action during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague match between AS Monaco and Real Madrid in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on January 31, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monaco vs Real madrid - Basketball Euroleague - Monaco

Monaco players #11 Alpha Diallo, #14 Mam Jaiteh and Madrid players #22 Walter Tavares and #24 Andres Feliz are seen in action during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague match between AS Monaco and Real Madrid in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on January 31, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monaco vs Real madrid - Basketball Euroleague - Monaco

Monaco players #11 Alpha Diallo, #14 Mam Jaiteh and Madrid players #22 Walter Tavares and #24 Andres Feliz are seen in action during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague match between AS Monaco and Real Madrid in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on January 31, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monaco vs Real madrid - Basketball Euroleague - Monaco

Monaco players #11 Alpha Diallo, #14 Mam Jaiteh and Madrid players #22 Walter Tavares and #24 Andres Feliz are seen in action during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague match between AS Monaco and Real Madrid in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on January 31, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monaco vs Real madrid - Basketball Euroleague - Monaco

Monaco player #14 Mam Jaiteh and Madrid player #11 Mario Hezonja are seen in action during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague match between AS Monaco and Real Madrid in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on January 31, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Monaco vs Real madrid - Basketball Euroleague - Monaco

Monaco players #14 Mam Jaiteh and #11 Alpha Diallo and Madrid player #13 Dzanan Musa are seen in action during the Turkish Airlines Basketball Euroleague match between AS Monaco and Real Madrid in salle Gaston Medecin in Monaco on January 31, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM