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March 13, 2019

Where Iraqi Jews and Muslims Once Made Joint Pilgrimages

A Jewish version of an Islamic practice, later adopted by Muslims.

For centuries, Iraqi Jews made regular pilgrimages to a shrine marking the supposed burial place of the biblical prophet Ezekiel in the town of al-Kifl, located on the Euphrates River. Alex Shams relates the history of both the town and the tomb, which was venerated by Gentiles as well as Jews:

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