Events
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The Green Bird Takes Flight
After a short-term hiatus, the Green Bird aeroplane has returned to the skies. The plane, which launches weekly flights from five Iraqi airports to Beirut, has taken flight once again, launching 25 weekly flights. Under the direction of the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, Iraqi Airways has resumed flights…
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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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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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Valentines Celebrations in Baghdad
Decorations adorn the streets of Baghdad in celebration of Valentine’s Day 2025. Stores across Baghdad, in areas such as Karrada, Mansour and Kadhimiya, are brimming with flowers, gifts and red decorations. This year, one of the most popular gifts was the classic teddy bear, bought by people all across Baghdad…
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Iraq Participates at the Amman Folk Arts Festival
Iraq is proudly participating in the Amman Contemporary Dance Festival held in Jordan. Supported by Dr. Jabbar Joudi, the Director General of the Department of Cinema and led by the esteemed artist Ziad Al-Hilali, the Iraqi delegation presented the highly acclaimed theatrical performance, Malaf 12, directed by Mortada Ali. Malaf…
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Celebrate Culture at “I Am Iraqi, I Read” Festival
In a dynamic celebration of culture and knowledge, the annual “I Am Iraqi, I Read” festival celebrated its 11th year by sharing over 45,000 books to readers, surpassing last year’s total by 5,000. The festival, held in Baghdad, plays a vital role as a cornerstone of Iraq’s cultural and intellectual…
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