And with hyper-sexual images and storylines dominating shows and movies, couples often ask: Should we be having more sex? On the whole, Iraqis are satisfied with their visits to Mashhad, and they like the idea of coming back.
The first sign of discomfort with women stepping out of their assigned spaces occurred in 1983 when Sarah Karmely of Queens set up a Talmud Torah, which offered children afternoon classes in Judaism.
Iranians might have engaged in such a ritual up until just a few years ago, but now it seems like the number of Iranians who observe pre-flight prayers lessens with each passing day.