CECILIA CLARK P HOTOGRAPHY

Valley of Peace There are just three women in our group and the three of us had to get properly dressed before getting out of the bus. Najaf is recognized as one of the holiest places in Shia Islam, therefore, women must have their hair and bodies covered in all public spaces. We each wore an abaya. It was one piece of cloth with a small opening to put your face into while at the same time it kept our hair covered. A little tricky to manage when it is your first time wearing