The Sharjah Institute for Heritage in the UAE, a specialised institution that preserves and promotes cultural heritage, has concluded its ‘Iraqi Heritage Week’ that ran from Dec.24-28 at the SIH home in the University City.
‘Cultural Heritage Week’ focused on different cultures from around the world and provided the community with educational activities and seminars.
The event hosted a variety of authentic Iraqi food, traditions, customs, and activities.
Accurate replicas of Baghdad-style market stalls sold fashion and heritage crafts, jewellery, artworks, ceramics, and customised candles.
Iraqi delicacies were available from Al-Baghdadi House Restaurant and Azzawi Iraqi Sweets, and a ‘Shorja Market’ that sold Iraqi spices.
In addition, there was a bookstall of Baghdad’s book street, ‘Al-Mutanabbi Street,’ dubbed as the heart and soul of Baghdad’s literacy and intellectual community.
The street was named after the 10th-century classical Iraqi poet, Al-Mutanabbi.
The Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, Dr Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, said SIH is “proud of the rich cultural history of Iraq.”
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