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Baghdad 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 Caro, Egypt. Baghdad is located on the River Tigris . The city dates back to the 8th century. Baghdad is known as a center of the Arab and Muslim world especially during the Abbasid caliphate. 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
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Baghdad
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 Caro, Egypt.
Baghdad is located on the River Tigris
. The city dates back to the 8th century. Baghdad is known as a center of the Arab and Muslim world especially during the Abbasid caliphate. 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.
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.
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Eid al-Fitr The Festival of Fast Breaking is the pleasant event, 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 sunset. Muslims exchange greetings after their Eid prayers outside Abu Hanifa mosque on the first day of Eid al- Fitr prayers in the Azamiyah area of north Baghdad, Iraq.
