Global News Portfolio: Iraq: Iraq Rebuilding: 01182013_Becherer_IraqDawn002

Dressed in their holiday best, Iraqis enjoy Abu Nuwas Park along the Tigris River in Baghdad during Eid Al-Fitr on October 3, 2008 in Baghdad, Iraq. Because of the improved security situation, Iraqis in large numbers were able to celebrate the Eid Al-Fitr holiday with family picnics and walks along the riverfront situated opposite the American Embassy and Iraqi government compound know as the Green Zone in Baghdad. Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Baghdad, Iraq

Dressed in their holiday best, Iraqis enjoy Abu Nuwas Park along the Tigris River in Baghdad during Eid Al-Fitr on October 3, 2008 in Baghdad, Iraq. Because of the improved security situation, Iraqis in large numbers were able to celebrate the Eid Al-Fitr holiday with family picnics and walks along the riverfront situated opposite the American Embassy and Iraqi government compound know as the Green Zone in Baghdad. Eid Al-Fitr marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.