Yezidi worshipers line up to kiss the tomb of Karajal and leave money for the poor high atop Karajal mountain near Duhok. The annual pilgrimage to remember their ancient holy man is one of the most important days for the Yezidi and is observed by hundreds of faithful much as it has been for the past 800 plus years when it is thought Karajal died.

[Times photo: Jamie Francis]