Umm al Ghizlān in Muḩāfaz̧at Baghdād
Destination Guide Iraq

Sadr City

Sadr City formerly known as Saddam City is a suburb district of the city of Baghdad, Iraq. It was built in 1959 by Prime Minister Abdul Karim Qassim and later unofficially renamed Sadr City after Shia leader Mohammad Mohammad Sadeq al-Sadr. Sadr City is one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad. A public housing project neglected by Saddam Hussein, Sadr City holds around 1 million Shiite residents.

Located at 33.3889, 44.4583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places established in 1959, Administrative districts in Baghdad

Al Quwa Al Jawiya Stadium

Al Quwa Al Jawiya Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Al Quwa Al Jawiya. The stadium holds 10,000 people.

Located at 33.3445, 44.4388 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Football venues in Iraq, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Sport in Baghdad

Alrafidain University College

Al Rafidain University College is a private Iraqi university established in 1988 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.3642, 44.4072 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 1988

Shaduppum

Shaduppum, is an ancient Sumerian city which now lies within the borders of present-day Baghdad.

Located at 33.3667, 44.4667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Baghdad Province, Archaeological sites in Iraq

Sha'ab, Baghdad

Sha'ab is a neighborhood of Adhamiyah district, Baghdad, Iraq, It is subdivided to Sha'ab east (22nd), Sha'ab south (23rd), Sha'ab north (24th). Two adjoining neighborhoods abutting Sadr City's northern border, Shaab and Ur, were built in the 1960s and 1970s to house middle-class government workers.

Located at 33.415, 44.4094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad

2009 Baghdad police recruitment centre bombing

The Baghdad police recruitment centre bombing was a suspected suicide bombing in the city of Baghdad, Iraq, that killed 28 people on 8 March 2009. The attack occurred at 10 am local time in the centre of a crowd outside the police recruitment centre building. Most of the dead were police recruits; others were civilians and serving officers. There were a further 57 injuries. The death toll is the highest reported incident in Iraq for nearly one month.

Located at 33.3442, 44.4358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Suicide bombings in Iraq, Mass murder in 2009, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2009

April 2009 Baghdad bombings

The 6 April 2009 Baghdad bombings were six car bombings across the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, though it was not known if the attacks were a result of coordination and planning or merely coincidental.

Located at 33.3442, 44.4358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Car and truck bombings in Iraq, Mass murder in 2009, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2009

June 2009 Baghdad bombing

The 24 June 2009 Baghdad bombing was one of the bombings in Iraq and a bombing that occurred in the Muraidi Market of the Sadr City area of Baghdad, Iraq. At least 69 people were killed and 150 others injured. An official said that the explosion was caused by a bomb hidden underneath a motorised vegetable cart in the market, as reported by the BBC and CNN. As reported by The New York Times, the Iraqi Interior Ministry said that it was caused by a bomb attached to a motorcycle.

Located at 33.391, 44.4601 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mass murder in 2009, Terrorist incidents in Iraq in 2009