Iraq's ancient city of Najaf is known for its Howzas or seminaries.
They faced restrictions under the rule of Saddam Hussein, but since his death, there has been a revival.
Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari met some of the thousands of students who travel to Najaf in the hope of joining the next generation of religious leaders.
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They faced restrictions under the rule of Saddam Hussein, but since his death, there has been a revival.
Al Jazeera's Dorsa Jabbari met some of the thousands of students who travel to Najaf in the hope of joining the next generation of religious leaders.
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