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Travel: Beyond the eyes of a pilgrim
While it isn’t uncommon to find people in Pakistan who have been to Iraq for religious reasons, the idea to explore a country in turmoil as a tourist seems for most an alien idea.
With the intention to convince people to explore the region beyond the eyes of a pilgrim, Mehlum Sadriwala spent 40 days in cities — mainly Najaf — across southern Iraq, documenting his travels through photographs.
“I have been to Iraq a couple of times for ziarat [pilgrimage]. I feel we connect with this place particularly because of religious devotion. But Iraq is worth a lot more. It’s a story untold,” Sadriwala tells me in a persuasive tone.