Blind Kurdish Elder Uses Guiding String to Reach Mosque in Iraq

An elderly Kurdish man in Iraq’s Duhok province has continued attending his local mosque after losing his sight, using a string stretched along the route to guide him.

The string helps him find his way to the mosque and back, allowing him to maintain his routine of joining other worshippers for congregational prayers.

By following the string, he has a physical guide along a journey he can no longer navigate by sight. The simple aid connects his determination to attend prayers with a practical way to reach the mosque.

His story highlights how a modest adjustment can help someone with sight loss continue taking part in community life and religious worship.