Events
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Ramadan Food Bank Introduced in Iraq By the Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Culture’s Dar Al-Mamoun for Translation and Publishing has launched today, 23 February, this year’s first edition of its quarterly English magazine, Gilgamesh, with a focus on the various Iraqi Women’s days celebrated in March. The new digital edition dedicated a section highlighting the role of Iraqi women in…
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Iraq Celebrates Lent and Ramadan in Harmony
This year, Iraq finds itself in a remarkable moment of spiritual harmony – in an event that occurs once every 30-33 years, Ramadan and Lent will coincide. Both began on the 18th of February this year. Ramadan is the month of prayer, and fasting from dawn to sunset in the…
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Photos: Interview with ‘Floodlines’ Author Saleem Haddad
On February 18th, Iraqi-Palestinian author, Saleem Haddad, celebrated the UK release of his latest novel, ‘Floodlines’, with a conversation with the 2023 Desmond Elliot Residency prize winner, Santanu Bhattacharya, at Waterstones bookshop. Click here to read the full interview with author Saleem Haddad. At its heart, Floodlines is a novel about…
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UNESCO Representative Visits Al Malwiyah Minaret
Iraq’s Al-Malwiyah Minaret in Samarra was visited by a UNESCO representative in Iraq, earlier this week. The Al-Malwiyah Minaret, also known as the Great Mosque of Samarra, is largely regarded as a unique architectural landmark, and a symbol of the history behind Iraq’s civilisations. This visit came as part of…
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Iraqi Storytelling and Legacy: Interview with ‘Floodlines’ Author Saleem Haddad
From The Epic of Gilgamesh, the world’s oldest surviving written story, to Al-Mutanabbi, widely regarded as one of the most influential poets in the Arabic language, Iraq’s cultural heritage is deeply rooted in storytelling. For centuries, stories have provided a space for creative expression, emotional release and, at times, quiet…
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Photos: London Hosts Iraq vs Sudan Charity Football Game
The Iraqi community in London showcased their talents and solidarity in a recent charity football match, organised by the Sudan Football Club in London, to raise money for humanitarian causes. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. To read the full report click here. Published: 24th July, 2025 Location: London Country:…
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London Hosts Iraq vs Sudan Charity Football Match
On Sunday 20th July 2025, the Iraqi community in London took centre stage in a heartfelt charity football match against Sudan, raising funds for humanitarian causes in Palestine. Hosted by the Sudan Football Club in London, in collaboration with the Iraq Football Club, the event showcased the solidarity of Arab…
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Photos: Honouring Iraq’s Spirit – Muharram in London 2025
The month of Muharram carries great significance amongst a majority of the Iraqi community. In London, Iraqi’s took to the streets to serve food and beverages for free, in a display of culture and hospitality. To read the full report click here. Published: 10th July, 2025 Location: London Country: United Kingdom…
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Honouring Iraq’s Spirit: Muharram in London 2025
On Wednesday the 3rd of July, the streets of London caught a glimpse into the hospitality of the Iraqi people. Hot meals, fresh fruits and cold beverages to tackle the heat were among the many things served to anyone passing by the Mawkab. Alongside the food, a paper was also…
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London ‘Taqat’ Conference Celebrates Iraqi Doctors
The First Iraqi Medical Congress took place at the Novotel London West on the 14th and 15th June, bringing together more than 500 Iraqi medical professionals from across Iraq and the diaspora. The congress, organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the United Kingdom, was the largest…
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