Ar Rashīdīyah
in Qada Al-Azezia of Muhafazat Wasit, Iraq
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Baghdad International Airport (52 mi) -
Ilam Airport (90 mi) - Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (155 mi)
- Sanandaj Airport (195 mi)
- Samarra Archaeological City (Unesco heritage, 119 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 32.946 and 45.044 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 32° 56' 46" and E 45° 2' 37"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dinar - IQD
- Spoken languages:
- Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 05:25 PM (Sunday)
- Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
- UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:39 am and 4:54 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -23.178 and -134.915 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Akamaru - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Iraq.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Iraq. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Ar Rashīdīyah
Ar Rashīdīyah in Qada Al-Azezia (Muhafazat Wasit) is a city located in Iraq about 46 mi (or 74 km) south-east of Baghdad, the country's capital town.
Current time in Ar Rashīdīyah is now 05:25 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Baghdad with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 4 airports closer to Ar Rashīdīyah, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Iraq is Baghdad International Airport in a distance of 52 mi (or 83 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Samarra Archaeological City in a distance of 119 mi (or 192 km), North-West.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Al 'Aziziyah, As Suwayrah, An Nu'maniyah, Al Mahmudiyah and Al Mahawil. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 71 °F
| Morning Temperature | 17°C / 63 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 23°C / 73 °F |
| Night Temperature | 20°C / 69 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 36% |
| Air Pressure | 1015 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 92% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Monday, 25th of November 2024
21°C (70 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.
Tuesday, 26th of November 2024
18°C (64 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, broken clouds.
Wednesday, 27th of November 2024
15°C (58 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.
Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul
The Battle of Dayr al-‘Aqul was fought on April 8, 876 between forces of the Saffarid amir Ya'qub ibn Laith and the Abbasid Caliphate. Taking place some 80 km southeast (downstream) of Baghdad, the battle ended in a decisive victory for the Abbasids, forcing Ya`qub to halt his advance into Iraq.
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Ar Rashīdīyah, الرشيدية
