Cultural Enrichment: Events at the Baghdadi Cultural Center for Friday, May 2, 2025
It is held The Baghdadi Cultural Center, under the auspices of Baghdad Governorate, presents its Al-Mutanabbi Street cultural events themed
“International Workers’ Day”
It Has Been Said About Baghdad Glow:
In the heart of Baghdad, whispers flow,
Take a breath of youth, let your spirit grow,
I send you love, stretching wide and far,
A fragrant breeze, like a soft, guiding star.
Hussein Ali Mahfouz Hall: 10:00 -11:00
Seminar on the life of King Faisal II with heritage researcher Nabil Al-Husaynaoi. Moderator: Yaser Al-Ubaidi.
Hussein Ali Mahfouz Hall: 11:00 -12:30
Cultural and Academic Platform:
hosts Professor Saleh Al-Wardani (Egypt) on “Salafism in Islam.” Moderator: Dr. Faleh Al-Quraishi.
Ali Al-Wardi Hall10:00-11:00
Baghdad-Iraq Cultural Association
hosts poet-researcher Taha Yassin Musa Al-Shammari on “The Rich Assyrian Empire: Civilization, Beauty, and War.” Moderator: Alaa Kazem Al-Wardi.
Ali Al-Wardi Hall11:00-12:30
Iraqi Cultural Forum
Book signing for the novel “Winds of Qabil” by Dr. Saadi Awad Al-Zaidi. Moderator: Hassan Al-Mousawi.
Jowad Salim Hall 9:00-11:00
Iraqi Association for History & Genealogy continues sessions on
1. Reformist thought in the legacy of Sayyid Muhammad Sadiq al-Sadr (QS).
2. General methodologies in Muslim historiography.
3. Pre-Islamic relations among Arab tribes.
Jowad Salim Hall11:00-12:30
Iraqi Cultural Forum
hosts Ms. Maha Al-Bayati (daughter of late caricaturist Mouayyad Naama) on his life and art.
Dar Al-Salam Hall 10:00-11:00
• Photo & heritage fashion exhibits with archivist Muhammad Said Al-Wan.
Land of Two Rivers Hall 10:00-11:00
Photo & artifact exhibits with archivist Sabah Al-Saadi.
Al-Mutanabbi Small Center 9:00-12:00
Activities for ages 6–16, supervised by Amal Ibrahim & Dr. Maytham Al-Harbi, including
The center courtyard
• “Think & Win” contests with Dr. Mustafa Shghaydl and cultural discussions.
• Martyrs’ Foundation booth
Book fairs: House of Wisdom
Book fairs: Dar al-Mamun
Book fairs: Land of Life
• Handicrafts bazaars & traditional crafts exhibits
• Arabic calligraphy showcases
• Live broadcast of “Qishla Time” on Al-Iraqiya TV (IMN) from the Center’s courtyard at 11:00 AM, hosted by Ali Al-Khalidi.
Note
The Baghdadi Cultural Center on Al-Mutanabbi Street opens its doors and courtyard overlooking the fertile Tigris River
every Thursday and Friday evening, in addition to its regular Friday morning program.
Welcome to the House of Iraqi Culture—its heart beating with love, peace, and knowledge
