• A man poses with Basra dried fish masmouta, at a market in the Iraqi city. Reuters
    A man poses with Basra dried fish masmouta, at a market in the Iraqi city. Reuters
  • Basra residents cook masmouta, a traditional meal in the southern Iraqi city, during Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
    Basra residents cook masmouta, a traditional meal in the southern Iraqi city, during Eid Al Fitr. Reuters
  • A man prepares traditional masmouta, to be sold at a market in Basra. Reuters
    A man prepares traditional masmouta, to be sold at a market in Basra. Reuters
  • Masmouta is traditionally eaten on first day of Eid in southern Iraq, particularly in Basra. Reuters
    Masmouta is traditionally eaten on first day of Eid in southern Iraq, particularly in Basra. Reuters
  • Masmouta hanging up in a market in Basra, Iraq. Reuters
    Masmouta hanging up in a market in Basra, Iraq. Reuters
  • Traditional Basra dried fish masmouta is prepared for sale at a market. Reuters
    Traditional Basra dried fish masmouta is prepared for sale at a market. Reuters
  • A man hangs up a string of masmouta dried fish. Reuters
    A man hangs up a string of masmouta dried fish. Reuters
  • A man examines masmouta hanging from a ceiling, ready to be sold at market for Eid. Reuters
    A man examines masmouta hanging from a ceiling, ready to be sold at market for Eid. Reuters
  • Traditional masmouta dishes, typically served on the first day of Eid in Basra. Reuters
    Traditional masmouta dishes, typically served on the first day of Eid in Basra. Reuters
  • Iraqi men eat a traditional Eid meal of masmouta in Basra. Reuters
    Iraqi men eat a traditional Eid meal of masmouta in Basra. Reuters

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Traditional Iraqi cuisine: masmouta in Basra - in pictures

The meal of dried fish is typically served on the first day of Eid Al Fitr in Iraq

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