Arts, Culture and Events
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Celebrating Baghdad’s Musical Talent
Baghdad’s Institute of Musical Studies held its annual celebration at Al-Shaab Hall, filling the evening with vibrant creativity and an impressive lineup of student performances. The concert opened with musical selections showcasing Iraqi and Eastern musical heritage, including student Mohammed Sajad’s moving rendition of Maqam Hijaz Diwan and Ali Hassan’s…
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‘Yalla Baghdad’ Kites and Culture Unite the City
The Gardens of Abu Nuwas in the heart of Baghdad hosted the eighth edition of the “Baghdad Kite Festival,” held under the slogan “Yalla Baghdad.” The event drew thousands of families and young people, filling the riverside park with a lively and festive atmosphere. The festival featured live musical performances…
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Experience Bashu Culture at Expo 2025 Osaka
On April 28, Sichuan Week, China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, officially kicks off, marking a significant milestone as the first Chinese province to host activities at the level of provinces. Running from April 28 to 30, Sichuan Week is centered around the theme “The Splendid Bashu Culture,…
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Iraq Joins Global Observance of World Art Day
Iraq joins the international community in marking World Art Day, a celebration held annually on April 15th, to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art in all its forms. Designated by UNESCO, World Art Day serves as a global reminder of the vital role that art plays in enriching…
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Akitu: Assyrian New Year in Duhok
Assyrian New Year, also known as Kha b’Nissan, or Akitu, is an ancient celebration, dating back thousands of years. It is one of the oldest recorded New Year celebrations in history. The festival marks the Spring Equinox, and symbolises the start of new life. In its beginnings, Akitu was a…
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Photos: Imam Al-Kadhim Shrine in Iraq
The Imam Al-Kadhim shrine in Kadhimya, Iraq, is one of the most historically and religiously significant buildings across Iraq. Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock annually from Iraq and internationally. To read full report click here. Published: 2nd April, 2025 Location: Kadhimiya Country: Iraq Editor: Amel Saleh Photographer: Noor Mohammed…
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Ramadan Iftar for 600 People in Baghdad
The event, held in a spiritually uplifting Ramadan atmosphere, saw the distribution of well-prepared meals, with volunteers ensuring the comfort and well-being of the attendees. Hot meals were distributed by volunteers who strived to ensure the comfort and well-being of the attendees. Mr Al-Fadhli confirmed to IINA that the initiative…
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Iftar at Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf
Fasting Muslims across Iraq joined together to break their fast in the courtyard of Seyedah Fatima in Najaf, located in the shrine of Imam Ali. Every day, Imam Ali’s shrine welcomes hundreds of fasting individuals of various Iraqi sects, from within Iraq and abroad. They come to partake in this blessed…
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River of Black Stone Exhibition: Interview with Artist Emii Alrai
Art has long been a powerful means of navigating identity, history, and personal experience. For Emii Alrai, a British-Iraqi artist, sculpture and installation serve as a way to interrogate heritage, materiality, and the structures that shape our understanding of the past. At Compton Verney in Warwickshire, Emii Alrai’s latest exhibition,…
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Coffee, Cats, and Art at Miu Zone
The recently opened ‘Miu Zone’ in Baghdad is the first of its kind across Iraq, offering a unique experience for cat lovers. The cafe allows visitors to enjoy their time in a calm environment, surrounded by cats. The cafe is designed to have a cosy atmosphere, with different colours and…
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