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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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31 December 2025

On December 31, 2025, in Baghdad, Iraq, Al-Mutanabbi and Al-Rashid Streets in the heart of the Iraqi capital are alive with a festive atmosphere as the New Year dawns. Citizens and families flock to the streets to stroll and view the nighttime spectacle, where history blends with joy. Heritage buildings are adorned with lights and decorations, while Christmas trees and decorations are displayed throughout the alleyways and squares. Children and families are a prominent presence, taking commemorative photos. The bustling activity in the streets reflects a sense of security and joy, symbolizing the return of life and vibrancy to the cultural heart of Baghdad.

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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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27 December 2025

Chhinnamasta, also known as Chhinnamastika or Chhinnamasta Kali, is a Hindu goddess symbolizing both aspects of Devi - a life-giver and a life-taker. The Hindu goddess Chhinnamasta holds significant importance in both Tantric and Tibetan Buddhism, where she is known as Chinnamunda or Trikaya-vajrayogini. She embodies contradictions, representing sexual self-control and energy. The self-decapitated nude goddess usually stands or sits on a divine copulating couple, holding her own severed head in one hand and a scimitar in another. Three jets of blood spurt out of her bleeding neck and are drunk by her severed head and two attendants. Here, the Chhinnamasta goddess is worshipped with the playing of dhak, drums, and shehnai (a type of wind instrument) in a temple in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on December 25, 2025.

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