Al-Haddad: The inclusion of (The Palm) in Iraq and the (Arbaeen) of Imam Al-Hussein, peace be upon him, on the World Heritage List is a pride for all Iraqis, and evidence that our country is full of civilization and authentic heritage.

 

‎‏On the occasion of the issuance of the registration certificates of (The Palm) in Iraq and the (Arbaeen) of Imam Al-Hussein, peace be upon him, on the World Heritage List by the International Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO). Eminence Basher khalil Al-Haddad expressed his great pride, considering that this achievement is very important on the cultural and historical levels, especially after the inclusion of the ancient city of Babylon and the marshes in southern Iraq and the Erbil Citadel on the list previously.

The deputy speaker of the Council added: “The inclusion of (The Palm) in Iraq and the (Arbaeen) of Imam Al-Hussein, peace be upon him, on the World Heritage List is a pride for all Iraqis and evidence that our country is full of civilization and authentic heritage, and this official and global evaluation proves once again that the Mesopotamia Valley is a cradle of civilizations and a center for culture, science and civilized human societies throughout “His Eminence stressed the importance of coordination and joint cooperation between the Legislative Authority, the Ministry of Culture and relevant authorities to strengthen efforts in a way that contributes to the rehabilitation of archaeological sites and providing the necessary services to visitors.

Media office of the deputy speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Saturday 8 February 2020