Culture
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Heritage
Yazidi New Year Celebrations Unfold Quietly Amid Regional Tensions
Yazidi communities in Iraq are marking the arrival of Çarşema Sor today, the most important date in the Yazidi religious…
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Heritage
Iraqi Government Promote Art Culture Across Baghdad
In cooperation with the Al-Rusafa Youth and Sports Directorate, The Youth Culture and Arts department has held a local arts…
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PHOTO INTERVIEWS
Interview with Hidden Histories on Preserving Iraqi Culture.
Preserving a culture as expansive and intricate as Iraqi culture is not an easy feat, especially for Iraqis living in…
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Heritage
Kirkuk Government Backs Iraqi Maqam Heritage Preservation Efforts
The Iraqi Maqam House in Kirkuk has opened discussions with local authorities, in an attempt to strengthen and promote the…
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PHOTO INTERVIEWS
Romanian Travel Influencer Laura Isac on Finding Community During Ramadan in Iraq
During Ramadan, life in Iraq follows a distinct and familiar pattern. The long hours of fasting give way to evenings…
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PHOTO INTERVIEWS
Interview with ‘Gilgamesh Contemporary’ Artist Asmaa Alanbari
From ancient Mesopotamian civilisations to the 21st century, Iraq has long been a centre of artistic inspiration and development. Monumental…
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Education
New Government Initiative to Boost Creativity Amongst Iraqi Youth
As part of an ongoing incentive to develop artistic skills amongst Iraqi youth, the Youth Culture and Arts Department had…
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PHOTO INTERVIEWS
Empowering Iraqi Women Journalists: Interview with Christa Waegemann
As Iraq continues to embrace progress and development across all fields, the increasing role of women in the public sphere…
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Heritage
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…
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Society
New Quarterly Magazine Launched in Iraq, Celebrates Women of Iraq
The Ministry of Culture’s Dar Al-Mamoun for Translation and Publishing has launched today, 23 February, this year’s first edition of…
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