Bagdad
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Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate with which it is coterminous. Having a population estimated between 7 and 7.5 million, it is the largest city in Iraq and the second largest city in the Arab world after Cairo, Egypt
Transcript of Bagdad
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and of Baghdad Governorate with which it is coterminous. Having a population estimated between 7 and 7.5 million, it is the largest
city in Iraq and the second largest city in the Arab world after Cairo, Egypt
Baghdad is located on the River Tigris
Baghdad is the most important educational centre in Iraq with the
University of Baghdad.
Baghdad’s famous food is dolma. This Middle Eastern dish is a family favourite. The blend of the spices coupled with the tartness of the lemon
makes it out of this world
Culture and Festivals
The annual Muslim rite of Ramadan is a time of intense spiritual renewal for those who observe it - a time of pious fasting, of sacrifice, a time of peace.
Eid al-Fitr literally, The Festival of Fast Breaking is the joyous, three-day celebration that follows Ramadan. When families and friends pour out onto
the streets to eat, shop, share and spend time together - for the first time in a month before sundown.
