IRQ: Mandaean Sabian Religion Thrives In Iraq Under

BAGHDAD, IRAQ - JULY 4: A Mandaean Sabian holy man baptizes a man July 4, 2004 in Baghdad, Iraq. The Mandaean Sabians are a small, ancient monotheistic religious group, with a belief system incorporating many of the elements of Christianity, Judism, and Islam. Baptism is a crucial aspect of the religion, and is performed frequently on all members. Around 100,000 Mandaean Sabians practice worldwide, though most of them are in Iraq. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)