IraqIraq

By: Cody BolesBy: Cody Boles

MusicMusic

• Arabic, عراقية also called ,موسيقىMusic of Mesopotamia encompasses music from a number of ethnic groups and music genres. Genres include pop, rock, soul, and urban.

Customs and TraditionsCustoms and Traditions

• Majority of Iraqis identify with the Arab culture. The second largest cultural group is the Kurds. The Kurds occupy the highlands and mountain valleys of the north.

ReligionsReligions

• Muslim-97%

• Christian or other-3%

Clothes and costumes.Clothes and costumes.

• A mix between modern and traditional clothing. Since the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein, traditional clothing has become more common. Men wear things like dishdashas, abaya, ghatra, egal.

• Women wear a long abaya, hijab or niqaab. Now women don’t usually wear burqas.

Food/CuisineFood/Cuisine

• Food begin with appetizers-Mezza.

• Popular dishes are Kebab, Gauss, Bamieh, Quzi, Falafel, Kubbah, and Masguf.

Popular games and past time Popular games and past time activitiesactivities

• Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Iraq. Basketball, boxing, and tennis are also popular sports.

Etiquette, manners, conductEtiquette, manners, conduct

• Most common greeting is handshake, eye contact, and smile.

• Friends of the same gender might handshake with a kiss on the cheeks starting with the right.

• During dining, do not discuss business, and check if you should remove shoes.

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