On 9th and 10th July 2024, the Regional Research Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia
Al-Mudhif is a large arched building made of reed and papyrus, both of which grow naturally in the marshes of
Engraving on metals such as gold, silver and copper is a centuries-old practice that entails manually cutting words, symbols or
Typically found in deserts and dry, temperate climates, the date palm is an evergreen plant with roots that deeply penetrate
Arabic calligraphy is the artistic practice of handwriting Arabic script in a fluid manner to convey harmony, grace and beauty.
Al-naoor is a wooden wheel that rotates on its axis. It is used on the streams of the Euphrates River
Provision of services and hospitality during the Arba’in visitation is a social practice performed across the central and southern regions
Every year in February communities in Iraq honour Alkhidr, a holy figure who, according to ancient beliefs, grants worshippers their
New Year is often a time when people wish for prosperity and new beginnings. March 21 marks the start of
Widely recognized as Iraq’s predominant classical music tradition, the Maqam encompasses a vast repertory of songs, accompanied by traditional instruments.