Life has moved on in Najaf from the days ... The legacy of war in the city shows the struggle US officials face as they begin the task of rebuilding Iraq. War debris lies about 100 metres (yards ...

The Valley of Peace in Iraq ... city of Najaf, Wadi al-Salam (Arabic for 'Valley of Peace') holds immense cultural significance, particularly for Shi'ite Muslims. It is situated near the shrine ...

Shiite worshippers place copies of the Quran on their heads during Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, in the holy ...