Iraqis celebrate Prophet Muhammed's Birthday in Mosul

  • Iraqis kneel to pray during celebrations of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed in the northern city of Mosul. All photos by AFP
    Iraqis kneel to pray during celebrations of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed in the northern city of Mosul. All photos by AFP
  • Lights and decorations adorn the remains of the war-ravaged Al Nuri Mosque, as Iraqis gather to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Mohammed.
    Lights and decorations adorn the remains of the war-ravaged Al Nuri Mosque, as Iraqis gather to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Mohammed.
  • The mosque, destroyed by ISIS in June 2017, is still under restoration by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).
    The mosque, destroyed by ISIS in June 2017, is still under restoration by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).
  • An aerial view of the Al Nuri Mosque in Mosul.
    An aerial view of the Al Nuri Mosque in Mosul.
  • The UN's cultural agency launched the “revive the spirit of Mosul'' project in 2018, which has focused on restoring the country's religious heritage.
    The UN's cultural agency launched the “revive the spirit of Mosul'' project in 2018, which has focused on restoring the country's religious heritage.