Traditional Iraqi cuisine: masmouta in Basra - in pictures

The meal of dried fish is typically served on the first day of Eid Al Fitr in Iraq

A man poses with Basra dried fish masmouta, at a market in the Iraqi city. Reuters

Basra residents cook masmouta, a traditional meal in the southern Iraqi city, during Eid Al Fitr. Reuters

A man prepares traditional masmouta, to be sold at a market in Basra. Reuters

Masmouta is traditionally eaten on first day of Eid in southern Iraq, particularly in Basra. Reuters

Masmouta hanging up in a market in Basra, Iraq. Reuters

Traditional Basra dried fish masmouta is prepared for sale at a market. Reuters

A man hangs up a string of masmouta dried fish. Reuters

A man examines masmouta hanging from a ceiling, ready to be sold at market for Eid. Reuters

Traditional masmouta dishes, typically served on the first day of Eid in Basra. Reuters

Iraqi men eat a traditional Eid meal of masmouta in Basra. Reuters

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