Ramadan in Iraq; From the game of “flowers or absurd” to the exchange of Iftar’s promises

Style = “Color:#0000cd”> Group between international : Ramadan has its own customs and customs. The months of the year have distinguished. The Muslims of the world become one unit with the coming of the holy month of Ramadan and worship together.

Fasting Muslims in every part of the world is a spiritual period for clearing the soul that has diverse and attractive cultural traditions with them, and people in every corner of the world perform it with their customs. Muslims fast this month from sunrise to sunset and increase their unity by performing worship and special ceremonies this month.

Ramadan al -Mubarak is an opportunity to rethink, seek forgiveness and strengthen social ties. Various ceremonies are performed by fasters this month, indicating the diversity and cultural richness of Muslim societies.

In the same vein Group between International Mehr News Agency in a case titled ” A review of the holy month of Ramadan in some countries of the Arab world. In the first part of the Ramadan case in Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, UAE, Oman, Azerbaijan and Yemen, the ninth part is dedicated to Ramadan in Iraq, which is reported below;

Provision to enter God’s party month

The month of Ramadan is known for the month of God’s party; Iraqis believe that they must prepare themselves for this great party. The first thing people do before the holy month of Ramadan is to buy the materials and items they need this month. This purchase usually includes food. Even some of this month’s sweets and foods are coming to the market before Ramadan, and people go to the Iraqi big market to prepare these foods to prepare for Ramadan and special syrups to welcome Ramadan.

Wake up fasters to eat dawn

The custom of waking up the fasters to eat the dawn and perform worship is one of the customs that takes place in almost all Muslim countries with the arrival of Ramadan. According to this old and old Muslim custom, some people are in the neighborhoods and streets of the city and beat on the drum so that people do not fall asleep for dawn. Taliban, from the first night of Ramadan to the last night of this month, approach the time of dawn, waking up people to avoid dawn and praying in the morning.

Exchange of Iftar’s promises

Ramadan is a blessing month, and Iraqis are trying to provide food or financial aid to the poor and the needy this month. At the beginning of this month, Iraqi fasting families put some of their dishes in a tray for the Iftar of Ramadan and take pilgrimage to mosques and places to divide it among the needy.

In Iraqi mosques, there was more vibrant during Ramadan. Before the start of Ramadan, people clean and dust to be ready for religious ceremonies, prayers and worships of the Night of Glory. Iraqis also discuss religious and ethical issues in the mosques after Iftar.

“Ramadan is full of customs and traditions we have inherited from our fathers and these customs are still in place to this day, although many social changes have taken place, especially in recent years,” said Iqbal Mohammed Mohammed Mohammed Mohammed. The most important tradition of the holy month of Ramadan is that Iraqi families exchange promises of Iftar every day, especially as traditional food models are always prepared for Iftar. Sending a food tray to neighbors is what the housewives manage carefully. In recent years, this custom has been somewhat, but I still send a small tray of the Iftman table for my neighbors or one of the needy families in the region every month. ”

The virtue of Imam Hussein’s pilgrimage ()

Iraqi people believe that during Ramadan, Imam Hussein’s pilgrimage is more virtuous, so this month a huge population of fasting is going to Karbala. Also, due to the coincidence of this month, the pilgrimage of Najaf Ashraf also has a special place among Muslims and Shiites. Also on these nights, the special nights of the Glory are performed by Shiites and Sunnis, and people ask God for forgiveness and prayer to fulfill their needs.

The charm of the flower or absurd game in Ramadan

One of the rituals of Ramadan is the traditional game of “flowers or absurd” which is attractive to Iraqis, both players and fans, and is played in popular neighborhoods and cafes, although the history of the game is unknown, but experts believe the game is primarily based on “face science”.

In the game “Goal or Null” there are two teams with equal number of players, the number of which may reach 100 for each team, a ring hides in the fist of one or more members, and the opposite team begins a long attempt to discover the ring and knock.

According to Ahmad Salah, a resident of the al -Baladiyah area in eastern Baghdad, flowers or absurd players in various areas of the capital are waiting for Ramadan to resume the game. Playing among a number of friends starts on the sidewalks or cafes, and sometimes includes gifts and symbolic cups for the team. Adolescents expect such a space every year because this month due to the enthusiasm and competition between the two teams, the morale and atmosphere dominates.

Happiness Eid al -Said Fitr

It is very important for the Iraqis to end Ramadan and the arrival of Eid al -Fitr. In this country, for Eid al -Fitr, they have been regarded as Eid as Eid, and this shows how important this Eid is for the people of this country. Iraqis buy new clothes for Eid, and these days, they are cooking and cooking a variety of foods and pastries. Among the people of this country, a cake called “Kolich” is cooked on Eid al -Fitr and broadcast among the people.

But holding and performing Eid al -Fitr prayer is the most important program of this Eid, which is called in the morning and congregation in mosques in Iraq. Muslims also welcome the prayer of this prayer. People go to each other after praying, and the older ones give to the smaller Eid. In the meantime, some of them try to dedicate this holiday to short trips.

One of the most important travel destinations for the fasting of Eid al -Fitr is the pilgrimage to Karbala, Najaf and Kazim, and there are many travelers and pilgrims around the holy shrines. The month of Ramadan in Iraq is full of excitement from the beginning to the end, and people are making the most of the blessings of this month.