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Baghdad: Iconic Eid game Mheibes attracts crowds
The ancient game of Mheibes has been attracting crowds of enthusiastic players and onlookers in the streets of Iraq in recent weeks, as popularity surges during Eid celebrations. The traditional game, which dates back to the ancient Mesopotamian era, has long been a beloved pastime in Iraq, but has experienced…
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International Women’s Day celebrated in Babylon
In Babylon, at Al Mustaqbal university colleage, a large festival was held with a special bazaar in which the focus was on the most important achievements in the social, economic, cultural and political fields, and an emphasis on equality based on gender. Mona Hamed, an attendee at the festival, said:…
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PHOTOS: See inside the historic markets of Baghdad
Traditional Iraqi goods are at home on offer among modern stationary and arts and crafts supplies. Souq Al-Saray, situated in Old Baghdad in a narrow street surrounded by brick domes at the end of Al-Mutanabbi Street, is one of the oldest and most famous markets in Iraq. The busy market,…
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