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4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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#12827995

4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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#12827996

4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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4 October 2025

In Baghdad, Iraq, on October 4, 2025, the Baghdad Municipality continues its rehabilitation of Rashid Street, the capital's oldest and most famous street, as part of the project to revitalize Baghdad's heritage center. The street witnesses significant activity in the development phases, with sidewalk paving and building facades being reorganized while preserving the area's heritage architectural character. Photos from the work site show progress in various sections of the street, particularly near the Haydarkhana Mosque and heritage cafes such as Al-Zuhawi Cafe, which begin welcoming visitors again in an atmosphere that combines authenticity and innovation.

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27 September 2025

Devotees attend the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions.

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27 September 2025

Devotees attend the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the Southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions.

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#12801676

27 September 2025

Religious volunteers carry necessary items and march towards the Sikali Jatra venue in Khokana of Lalitpur on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights on air as they tour around the temple of ''Shikali.'' It is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for 5 days, dedicating it to the goddess ''Shikali,'' who is also known as ''Ajima'' or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. It starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses ''Tantric'' rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires during the festival, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform the dance. It is believed that the goddess protects their town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions.

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27 September 2025

A priest attends the annual Shikali Jatra in Khokana, Lalitpur, Nepal, on September 27, 2025. Masked dancers in the form of various Hindu deities take flights in the air as they tour around the temple of Shikali. This is an age-old tradition celebrated in Khokana as a substitution for the fortnightly festival of Dashain. Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern Kathmandu Valley, observes Shikali Jatra for five days, dedicating it to the goddess Shikali, who is also known as Ajima or Mother Goddess. Gods and goddesses in human form take flights as they tour around the Sikali temple, which is located on a grassy hill just outside the village. The festival starts with Goddess Rudrayani or Shikali being carried in a wooden chariot throughout the village and rested in front of the temple in Khokana, along with various religious copper vessels. The Jatra witnesses Tantric rituals along with masked dances garbed in colorful attires, representing 14 gods and goddesses of the Hindu Pantheon. Priests clad in white robes, along with 14 masked deities, come together to perform dances. It is believed that the goddess protects the town from misfortunes and prevents calamities, and it is regarded as an occasion for the farmers to rejoice in the post-harvest season. The dances shown during the Jatra are based on various religious beliefs and perceptions.

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