Iraq: Iraqis Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan by Purchasing Incenses

To celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, Sulaymaniyah’s families tend to buy a wide selection of Bakhour “Incense Scents”. During the holy month, markets witness a high demand for these incenses. Breez Mustafa, an incense shop merchant, illustrated that they deal with four types, the top of which is the Saudi incense, which is the most demanded, given its long-lasting unique scent, not to mention that these incenses cause no harm to kids and people with asthma. There are also imported incenses from Emirates, the Gulf states, and China. Sulaymaniyah’s families are fond of these incenses as they are part of Ramadan’s previous rituals