This photo was taken on December 25, 2005 at Al Faw Palace, near Baghdad International Airport. LtJG Laurie Zimet, holding a picture of the Rabbi, arranged for ceremony and building of the largest Hanukkya in Iraq.  You can see the Hannukya to the right of the group.  There were actually 75 - 100 people in attendance at the Hanukah Party and candle lighting ceremony.