iraq by: cody boles. music arabic, موسيقى عراقية, also called music of mesopotamia...
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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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