A policeman's guard post on a street corner.


As we ventured closer to Imam Ali Mosque there was an open street market.


Stopping for an afternoon sugar fix.


With some tasty Lokma soaked in syrup.


As in Karbala, the ladies were dressed in head-to-toe black.


Long shadows from the late afternoon sun.


فراولة


ثلاثة


As we got closer to the Imam Ali Mosque we entered into the long indoor souk. We needed to get to the mosque before Maghrib (after sunset) prayer so hurried through the busy crowds.