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In Iraq, a Ramadan game called Mheibbis brings even Sunnis and Shiites together in peaceful competition.

A ring game traditionally played between neighborhoods during the holy month, Mheibbis (meaning, rings) has offered men the opportunity to break Baghdad’s tension and offer messages of unity and brotherhood — even between rival sects.

(READ or LISTEN to the story from NPR News)

Photo: Video on Wikipedia shows Mheibs game playing

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