Grand Festivities Square
main square for public celebrations in BaghdadGrand Festivities Square is a festival and parade ground in Zawraa Park, Baghdad, Iraq. It was built in 1986 by order of president Saddam Hussein to celebrate the victory of Iraq in the Iran-Iraq War. There is a large reviewing stand and pavilion in the square. The pavilion also contains a cinema and theatre. The square was used for executions and military parades. The Victory Arch was built over the two entrances to the square. Grand Festivities Square is next to The Monument to the Unknown Soldier.
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Baghdad
capital city of Iraq

Najaf
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Round city of Baghdad
original core of the city of Baghdad

National Museum of Iraq
historical museum in Baghdad
Iraq National Library and Archive
national library, national archives
The Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Monument in Baghdad, Iraq