Throughout the year, Iraqis celebrate historical milestones like Army Day (January 6), Baghdad Liberation Day (April 9), Republic Day (July 14), Ceasefire Day or End of Iran-Iraq War (August 8), and Iraqi Independence Day (October 3).

Does Iraq celebrate Christmas?

In Iraq, the Christmas celebrations are serene and peaceful. The people enjoy Christmas, by attending religious services at church and performing various Assyrian customs. A popular custom includes the lighting of the bonfire in the courtyards of houses on Christmas Eve.

What holidays do people celebrate in Iraq?

Iraq Public HolidaysNew Years Day. 01 January 2021.Army Day. 06 January 2021.Baghdad Liberation Day. 09 April 2021. Labour Day. 01 May 2021.Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan) 13 May 2021 to 15 May 2021.Republic Day. 14 July 2021.Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) 20 July 2021 to 23 July 2021.Ceasefire Day (End of Iran-Iraq War)More items

Do Kurdish people celebrate Xmas?

Five years later, Christians in Sulaimani, Kurdistan — estimated to number more than 1,500,000, and representing 6% of the countrys population — celebrate Christmas in the local churches, hoping to see peace spreading in Iraq and the world.

When did Christmas become a holiday in Iraq?

2008 The Iraqi government declared Christmas a one-time holiday in 2008, but in subsequent years this provision was not officially renewed at the national level, being applied in recent years only in the Province of Kirkuk.

What is the most important holiday in Iraq?

Independence Day Iraqs National Day celebrates and marks the independence of Iraq and the end of the

What was Iraq called in Bible times?

Mesopotamia In Biblical history, Iraq is also known as Shinar, Sumer, Sumeria, Assyria, Elam, Babylonia, Chaldea, and was also part of the Medo-Persian Empire. Formerly also known as “Mesopotamia,” or “land between two rivers,” the modern name of “Iraq” is sometimes translated “country with deep roots.”