The Kufiyah: A Symbol of Heritage, Unity, and Resistance
The Kufiyah, a checkered headscarf, is a powerful symbol of Arab heritage, resilience, and unity. While it’s commonly associated with Palestine, its origins trace back to Iraq’s ancient marshlands, where it was initially called the “Shmagh.” The design, inspired by fishing nets and water ripples, connects the garment to Iraq’s rich...
The painstaking reconstruction of the Al-Nouri Mosque's iconic minaret is nearing completion, according to the archaeological committee overseeing the project. Despite the devastation wrought by ISIS in 2017, the minaret is being painstakingly rebuilt using original materials recovered from the site.
Archaeologist Abdullah Mahmoud, head of the committee, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the minaret's structure is now...
Hamza Abbas and the Growing Legal Threat to Social Media Creators in Iraq
Hamza Abbas, a 24-year-old social media influencer from Mosul, faced legal consequences for posting a video in May 2019 where he criticized the "Mosuli" and "Baghdadi" dialects. Despite deleting the video after a few minutes at his father's request, a follower saved it and shared it on...