Culture
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Christmas Trees of Baghdad Light Up the Streets
Baghdad – (iina) Baghdad Municipality participates in celebrating the occasion of Christmas and the New Year with the Christian community by setting up Christmas trees and decorations in various areas of the capital. According to the Municipality of Baghdad there is an emphasis on the cancellation of its celebrations for…
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Iraq National Museum Exhibits its Ancient Artefacts
Baghdad – (iina) The Iraq National Museum is an archaeological museum based in Baghdad. It was established in 1926 and since then exhibits ancient Mesopotamian artefacts. Visitors can see the various man-made historical objects representing the Babylonian and Sumerian era from pottery to metal work. Unfortunately, the museum faced theft…
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Annual Conference of the Antiquities and Heritage Authority
https://youtu.be/z-9Q3NyccdI Baghdad – (iina) A conference was held in Baghdad, covering topics of tourism and projects of opening new museums all around Iraq. The Deputy Minister of Culture, Mr. Kasem Taher Al-Sudani, shares more about the event. Date Created: 20th December, 2023 Date Taken: 13th December, 2023 Location: Baghdad Country:…
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The Christmas Spirit Fills the Streets of Najaf
Najaf – (iina) Christmas is around the corner and shop owners begin decorating their stores with Christmas supplies with Christmas trees and Santa Claud dolls. It is a festive season for Iraqis, especially kids as they write their wishes. Najaf welcomes the local community to participate in Christmas themed activities,…
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Najaf’s Stone Engraving Practice
Najaf – (iina) The city of Najaf is well known for its ancient heritage and holy places. The visitors of the holy shrines can bring back with them special Iraqi arts and crafts they can purchase as souvenirs. Amongst those is the art of engraving Arabic calligraphy or religious prayers…
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Literary Week in Baghdad
https://youtu.be/D-mxkb5WOXU Baghdad – (iina) The capital of Iraq hosts a book festival inviting the citizens to find knowledge in books. Different types of people attended the event where authors spread their cultural expertise through their work. Date Created: 15th December, 2023 Date Taken: 5th December, 2023 Editor: Elika Bozorgi Photographer:…
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Home-Made Omani Products Exhibited at the Omani Festival
Baghdad – (iina) As Iraq and Oman are solidifying their relations, an exhibition of traditional Omani products is held in Baghdad. The independent business owners embody their country’s heritage through Bukhoor, honey, and jewellery. The festival creates a festive environment for the visitors who explore the Omani culture. Published: 6th…
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The Scheherazade and King Shahryar Statue in Baghdad
Baghdad – (iina) Standing by shore of the Tigris River, on the Abu Nuwas Street, is the statue of Scheherazade and King Shahryar which represents a historical asset for Iraq. The statue is made by the artist Muhammad Ghani Hikmat in 1975, who created the most important sculptures around Baghdad.…
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Baghdad’s Book Festival Brings Citizens Together
https://youtu.be/_z4kR0oewRY Baghdad – (iina) The capital of Iraq held its annual festival of “I Am Iraqi…I Read”, where Iraq’s culture is portrayed through books. The festival offers many creative activities for the citizens, such as painting, poetry, singing, etc. The concept of the event is to bring the new generation…
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“I Am Iraqi… I Read” Festival Shines in Baghdad
Baghdad – (iina) The annual festival “I Am Iraqi… I Read” kicked off in the gardens of Abu Nawas Street in Baghdad. This festival is an annual gathering of cultural and civic events, in collaboration with government institutions showcasing their publications and activities. The event witnessed a remarkable attendance of…
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