Ramadan Kareem | Playing "Seni Zarf" in Kirkuk

Following prayers and opening of the fast on a cool Ramadan night, the youth and old alike come together in Kirkuk to engage in a fun, but serious game of "Seni Zarf".  Players uncover a ring, a dice or a coin hidden under one of 11 miniature copper cups placed on a circular tray.  The tray signifies the year, while each of the 11 cups represents a month - with the 12th cup missing as that would represent the month of Ramadan.

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Video:  Harith Al-Obaidi

Video editing:  Sarmad Al-Safy

13 April 2022