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The United States on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to support the Iraqi people in promoting peace, reconciliation and economic security.
"As in Iraq and other countries, Muslims in America celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which is a reminder," a statement from the US embassy in Baghdad said. We must strive to alleviate the suffering of those in need. " "At this time, as Iraqis gather to celebrate the Eid, we would like to reaffirm our commitment to support the Iraqi people in promoting peace, reconciliation and economic security for all Iraqis," the statement added.
Kurdistan President-Elect, Iraqi Counterpart Talk over the Phone
The president-elect of Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, held a phone conversation with Barham Salih, the president of Iraq, on Monday.
Barzani and Barham reviewed the latest political and security developments in the region, and agreed on the necessity of joint efforts for resolve the remaining disputes between Erbil and Baghdad, according to an official press release.
Salih congratulated Barzani on his election as the new president of Kurdistan Region.
Barzani also invited Salih to the swearing-in ceremony set for 10th June where several dozens of leaders and international political leaders are expected to attend.
Salih, Masjedi talk cooperation despite regional alliance against Tehran
PresidentBarham Salihreceived at As-Salam Palace in Baghdad Iranian Ambassador to IraqIraj Masjedion Sunday, shortly after Salih announced rejecting alignment against Iran in the Arab emergency summit held in Saudi Arabia's Macca.
During the meeting, they discussed the latest political developments in the countries of the region and Arab countries, according to a statement by Salih's office. They also discussed ways to strengthen the friendly relations and cooperation between Iran and Iraq.
"The stance of Iraq and the [way] it tackles the crisis in the region stems from the independence of its national decision and its clear policy to protect the region from escalation and further tensions and crises, in a way that preserves [Iraq's] national interests and protect the stability achieved for Iraqis and the peoples of the region," Salih stated, according to the statement.
The President also stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Iraq and Iran and discussed ways to develop them.
For his part, Masjedi reiterated his country's support for Iraq and its keenness to promote cooperation between the two countries, praising Iraq's stances at international and regional levels.
Salih's speech Salih said on Friday during the emergency summit that the regional and international crisis with Iran can turn into a war if we do not manage it properly and expressed the hope that Iran's security will not be targeted and asked the summit to support stability in Iraq.
Iran is a "Muslim and neighboring country to Iraq and Arabs. Certainly, we do not hope that its security become targeted as we (Iraq and Iran) are linked with 1,400 km of borders and various bonds and relationships," Salih stated.
"Sure, the security and stability of a Muslim neighboring country is part of the requirements and interests of the Arab and Muslim countries," he added.
Tensions between Iran and the US have continued to escalate, after a new video showed a secret underground missile base in Iran developing terrifying weapons.
Alliance of Suron condemns the attack on the headquarters of the Communist Party in Basra
The Alliance expressed its strong condemnation of the attack on the headquarters of the Communist Party in the city of Basra.
"Such practices are condemned by all standards and indicate that those who stand behind them, whatever they have, have no language of understanding other than the language of arms," coalition spokesman Qahtan al-Jubouri said in a statement received by Al-Akhbar.
Adding that "these methods should stand by the security and government forces a serious pause in order not to repeat through the accountability of the perpetrators and refer them to the judiciary."
Jubouri said that "building a real partnership will not go through such methods, which confirms the narrow horizon of those behind it and would like on this occasion to make clear that the alliance Ssron confirms his efforts in building the state, whatever the difficulties and obstacles.
Baghdad «Gulf», agencies
The Iraqi judiciary issued a death sentence for nine French terrorists convicted of belonging to the "Daqsh" organization in controversial trials in their country of origin. The Iraqi judiciary announced that it wanted to extradite 1,000 foreign children from their parents to their countries. Of the Ministry of Justice for the release of 122 children to «parishes» Turkish detainees to their country, while killing an Iraqi officer and a lieutenant colonel and wounded three other soldiers, yesterday, in a clash with elements of the «Da'ash» in Anbar, The Criminal Court in Baghdad yesterday sentenced to death by hanging to death Fadhil Tahir Uweidat and Vini Uraghi after being convicted of belonging to the organization «Daash». Last week, seven other French nationals were sentenced to death by hanging to death for having been interrogated by the intelligence services and the investigating judge.The court on Monday rejected a previous report by Uweidat, aged 32, of being tortured. "The medical report shows that there are no traces of torture on his body," Judge Ahmed Mohamed Ali said at the start of the hearing. On the other hand, the court issued a similar ruling against the French terrorist Viani Ouragi, 28, of Algerian origin, who claimed to have organized a "da'ash" in June 2014. The Frenchman joined the Nasra Front before alleging the organization of the Islamic state in June 2014. In this regard, the Ministry of Justice's reform department said in a statement that "the 122 children of Turkish women prisoners have been released."The department added that "the deportation decrees were carried out in accordance with the legal rules followed and in the presence of their parents during their deportation to the competent court to travel to their country."The Supreme Judicial Council announced last Wednesday that the Central Court of Investigation had handed over to Turkey Turkey 188 children, followed by a Turkish «Da'ash» in Iraq, in the presence of representatives of the Iraqi and Turkish governments and international organizations.In the meantime, an Iraqi security source in Anbar province, on Sunday, that «an Iraqi army force clashed with elements in the organization« Daqsh »Husainiyat area northeast of the wetlands in Anbar, killing a lieutenant colonel and wounding three others with varying degrees» .He added that «there are dead and wounded in the ranks of the« Daqsh ».- See more at:http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=2&hl=en&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ar&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://www.alkhaleej.ae/alkhaleej/page/7d8522ce-ce7c-4077-894e-fa2aab9c864d&xid=17259,1500000,15700019,15700186,15700190,15700256,15700259&usg=ALkJrhif9ThaBK4bEZrqOHa_6MRDyp2fww#sthash.TAmkaVkT.dpuf
Baghdad «Gulf», agencies
The Iraqi judiciary issued a death sentence for nine French terrorists convicted of belonging to the "Daqsh" organization in controversial trials in their country of origin. The Iraqi judiciary announced that it wanted to extradite 1,000 foreign children from their parents to their countries. Of the Ministry of Justice for the release of 122 children to «parishes» Turkish detainees to their country, while killing an Iraqi officer and a lieutenant colonel and wounded three other soldiers, yesterday, in a clash with elements of the «Da'ash» in Anbar, The Criminal Court in Baghdad yesterday sentenced to death by hanging to death Fadhil Tahir Uweidat and Vini Uraghi after being convicted of belonging to the organization «Daash». Last week, seven other French nationals were sentenced to death by hanging to death for having been interrogated by the intelligence services and the investigating judge.The court on Monday rejected a previous report by Uweidat, aged 32, of being tortured. "The medical report shows that there are no traces of torture on his body," Judge Ahmed Mohamed Ali said at the start of the hearing. On the other hand, the court issued a similar ruling against the French terrorist Viani Ouragi, 28, of Algerian origin, who claimed to have organized a "da'ash" in June 2014. The Frenchman joined the Nasra Front before alleging the organization of the Islamic state in June 2014. In this regard, the Ministry of Justice's reform department said in a statement that "the 122 children of Turkish women prisoners have been released."The department added that "the deportation decrees were carried out in accordance with the legal rules followed and in the presence of their parents during their deportation to the competent court to travel to their country."The Supreme Judicial Council announced last Wednesday that the Central Court of Investigation had handed over to Turkey Turkey 188 children, followed by a Turkish «Da'ash» in Iraq, in the presence of representatives of the Iraqi and Turkish governments and international organizations.In the meantime, an Iraqi security source in Anbar province, on Sunday, that «an Iraqi army force clashed with elements in the organization« Daqsh »Husainiyat area northeast of the wetlands in Anbar, killing a lieutenant colonel and wounding three others with varying degrees» .He added that «there are dead and wounded in the ranks of the« Daqsh ».- See more at:http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=2&hl=en&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=ar&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://www.alkhaleej.ae/alkhaleej/page/7d8522ce-ce7c-4077-894e-fa2aab9c864d&xid=17259,1500000,15700019,15700186,15700190,15700256,15700259&usg=ALkJrhif9ThaBK4bEZrqOHa_6MRDyp2fww#sthash.TAmkaVkT.dpuf
Iraq: the death sentences of another Frenchmen .. And the killing of an officer in Anbar
Baghdad wants to extradite 1,000 foreign children from their parents to their countries
Iraq: the death sentences of another Frenchmen .. And the killing of an officer in Anbar
The Iraqi judiciary issued a death sentence for nine French terrorists convicted of belonging to the "Daqsh" organization in controversial trials in their country of origin. The Iraqi judiciary announced that it wanted to extradite 1,000 foreign children from their parents to their countries. Of the Ministry of Justice for the release of 122 children to «parishes» Turkish detainees to their country, while killing an Iraqi officer and a lieutenant colonel and wounded three other soldiers, yesterday, in a clash with elements of the «Da'ash» in Anbar, The Criminal Court in Baghdad yesterday sentenced to death by hanging to death Fadhil Tahir Uweidat and Vini Uraghi after being convicted of belonging to the organization «Daash». Last week, seven other French nationals were sentenced to death by hanging to death for having been interrogated by the intelligence services and the investigating judge. The court on Monday rejected a previous report by Uweidat, aged 32, of being tortured. "The medical report shows that there are no traces of torture on his body," Judge Ahmed Mohamed Ali said at the start of the hearing. On the other hand, the court issued a similar ruling against the French terrorist Viani Ouragi, 28, of Algerian origin, who claimed to have organized a "da'ash" in June 2014. The Frenchman joined the Nasra Front before alleging the organization of the Islamic state in June 2014. In this regard, the Ministry of Justice's reform department said in a statement that "the 122 children of Turkish women prisoners have been released." The department added that "the deportation decrees were carried out in accordance with the legal rules followed and in the presence of their parents during their deportation to the competent court to travel to their country." The Supreme Judicial Council announced last Wednesday that the Central Court of Investigation had handed over to Turkey Turkey 188 children, followed by a Turkish «Da'ash» in Iraq, in the presence of representatives of the Iraqi and Turkish governments and international organizations. In the meantime, an Iraqi security source in Anbar province, on Sunday, that «an Iraqi army force clashed with elements in the organization« Daqsh »Husainiyat area northeast of the wetlands in Anbar, killing a lieutenant colonel and wounding three others with varying degrees» . He added that «there are dead and wounded in the ranks of the« Daqsh.
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Washington renews its commitment to security and support the Iraqi economy
The United States on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to Iraq's economic security. "As in Iraq and other countries, Muslims in America celebrate Eid al-Fitr, which is a reminder to us that we have to seek to alleviate the suffering," said a statement from the US embassy in Baghdad. In need. " "At this time, as Iraqis gather to celebrate the Eid, we would like to reaffirm our commitment to support the Iraqi people in promoting peace, reconciliation and economic security for all Iraqis," he said.
Kurdish delegation to visit Baghdad after the formation of the Kurdistan government
Baghdad - Mawazine News Visit a high delegation from the Kurdistan region, Baghdad to discuss agreements ending the crises of the region and the federal government. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Bashir Haddad: "After the formation of the new government of Kurdistan will go a high delegation from the province to Baghdad to negotiate with the federal government." Haddad added that "this time the negotiations and the resulting" concrete "and long-term agreements, will not allow the recurrence of the crises between Erbil and Baghdad every year."
Jubouri calls Halabousi to intervene in the crisis of the western provinces
(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) MP Qutaiba Ibrahim al-Jubouri, Reiss called on the Council of Ministers Mohammed Halbusi to intervene in the crisis of the western provinces.
Jubouri said in a statement, received {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "The people of the liberated areas are waiting to start the campaign to rebuild the infrastructure destroyed by the occupation of the Daheshi and rehabilitation of their cities and provide services as soon as possible, so this media war does not serve the people of these areas in the current situation Which requires the solidarity of all political forces and avoid the conflicts and differences that bring us back to square one and the painful events that took place in 2014 and the accompanying differences and political conflicts contributed to the entry of gangs to these areas. " He added that MP Ahmed Abdullah al-Jubouri, known for his good attitude towards his partners and political opponents, did not deliberately abuse the local Anbar government with his misinterpretations. Unfortunately, the man does not have the stick to change the Anbar government that came through the ballot boxes, But he says in his statements that as a political project leader, he could have political partners in Anbar as well as political partners in Mosul and Kirkuk. " Al-Jubouri said that "the goal in the end to assess the administrative work in the province to serve our people in Anbar beloved, and this noble goal is certainly the same goal of our dear brothers in the local government of Anbar, and therefore the issue does not require this media hype." He called on Halabousi, as elected by the majority of Sunni provinces to "intervene personally to stop the escalation of media and political rivalries that serve no one, and to adopt an initiative after the Eid al-Fitr includes a session of dialogue between the parties to heal the rift and bring the views to serve the national interest."
Iraq keen to adopt dialogue when dealing with regional crises: Salih
President Barham Salih stressed Iraq's keenness to adopt constructive dialogue while tackling the crises in the region instead of war policies, noting that Iraq's stance toward regional crises stems from the commitment to its national policies.
Salih held a meeting with Joey Hood,USchargé d'affaires in Iraq, where they discussed the latest political developments at regional and international levels, a statement by Salih's office said.
The president highlighted the importance of keeping Iraq away of the repercussions of conflicts and crises, in accordance with its national interests of stability and prosperity.
Salih stressed the need to establish a stable regional system based on common security, respect for sovereignty, and non-interference in internal affairs of others, noting the importance of building balanced relations with all countries on the basis of respect for sovereignty and mutual interests.
During the meeting, the two sides also emphasized the depth of relations between Iraq and the US.
The US administration decided to adjourn additional sanctions aimed at Iran's petrochemical sector in efforts to curb ongoing tensions with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.
Iraqi oil: $ 7.38 billion in export revenues for May
Direct: The Iraqi Oil Ministry revealed the total exports and revenues achieved for the month of May last, according to preliminary statistics issued by the Iraqi oil marketing company "Sumo".
The ministry said in a statement that the amount of exports of crude oil amounted to more than 110.736 million barrels.
Revenue was $ 7.384 billion of those exports, the ministry said.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Oil, the total volume of exported crude oil for the month of May last of the oil fields in central and southern Iraq amounted to 106.675 million barrels.
Asim Jihad, the exports of Kirkuk fields through the port of Ceyhan amounted to 3.166 million barrels, while the quantities exported from the field Qayara 894.528 thousand barrels.
Jihad pointed out that the total daily rate of exports amounted to 3.572 million barrels, indicating that the daily rate of export from the ports of Basra amounted to 3.441 million barrels, and Ceyhan daily rate was 102 thousand barrels, while the daily rate of the field Qayara 29 thousand barrels.
The spokesman for the ministry, that the average price per barrel was 66.683 dollars.
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6-4-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana Article: "Parliamentary Economy: Iraq has a golden opportunity to increase its oil production" Last week, I was expecting a particular bit of news out of Iraq, based on conversations with my personal contacts. This isn't earth shattering news, on the surface...it's very positive for us... I've been talking about how the current OPEC agreement is a huge "ace in the hole" for Iraq.That article above is the biggest "bat signal" imaginable! I'll spell it out real quick - OPEC (The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is an intergovernmental organization of 14 nations, founded in 1960 in Baghdad by the first five members, and headquartered since 1965 in Vienna, Austria. Wikipedia) currently has an understanding / agreement to limit production. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
6-3-2019 Newshound Guru G-Lin Article: "Parliament will resume its meetings on the 11th of June" Quote: "The presidency of the Council attributed to the resumption of meetings of the Council after the Eid, on Tuesday, June 11, 2019."
6-3-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ [We have always heard the IQN is the lench pin for the roll out..if it shows up with new rate on FOREX tomorrow does that mean all other currencies new rate will show up as well?] My belief is “yes”there are some that will not revalue yet...there will be 4 baskets in all…the entire rollout will take up to 2 years...6 months between each basket is the plan.
6-3-2019 Intel Guru EagleOne2025 [via PDK] THIS PROCESS HAS BEEN LONG... STAND STRONG...IT IS A DAY BY DAY PROCESS...THIS JUBILEE IS SET TO RELEASE. ...WE ARE VERY CLOSE NOW...THREE DAYS OF BANK MEETINGS ARE GOING ON NOW...THERE IS HIGH LEVEL BANK MEETING GOING WITH HSBC OFFICIALS MON.-WED...NY AND DC HAS BEEN GIVEN CLEAR OPERATION RELEASE...THEY ARE PLANING 800# VERY SOON. ...I AM BEING TOLD JUNE 6-9 IS PROJECTED TIME...WE WAIT AND SEE.
6-3-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ[via PDK] My contact in Reno was up very early...they were told nothing is off track…just moving slower then expected...a lot of work was done this weekend…they are looking for 800 numbers today...and that tomorrow will be “value day”...he still seems very excited. [Please explain value day] That means all the currencies have a new value…..it will be fixed….we will be able to see it everywhere… ...My contacts from Redemption centers did report to work bright and early this morning. I think now they are desperately trying to complete this...logistically its taking longer then everyone thought.
6-3-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaManWith the FML Amendment being passed on or around May 22 of this month tells me that they have a time clock on things now per the Constitution requirements. The President is to or has signed the law. Even if he doesn't it becomes law imo within 15 days or at that mark regardless if he signed it. Then off to the gazette it goes which is understood to be about 3-4 days. Thus, they have it geared to finish up in June, imo.The amendment has the data needed for the new currency and the 2020 budget with that new currency in mind imo...
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi congratulates Iraqis and the Islamic nation on Eid al Fitr
(O God, protect us from the right of the past of the month of Ramadan and forgive us our shortness in it, and receive it from us acceptable)
As we bid farewell to the holy month of Ramadan and his nights and blessed hours, we greet the blessed Eid al-Fitr. I extend my congratulations and congratulations to the Iraqi people and the entire Islamic Ummah. I ask God Almighty to accept your fasting, your prayers and your deeds and make it a day of mercy, peace, love, security and stability for all Iraqis and Muslims.
Happy new year .
Adel Abdel Mahdi
Prime Minister
3-June-2019
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both the Arabic and the English sides)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi receives a telephone call from the Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Mr. Omar Al-Razaz
The Prime Minister received a telephone call from the Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Mr. Omar Al Razzaz, during which he exchanged greetings and congratulations towards the Eid Al Fitr. The Prime Minister expressed his congratulations to his sovereignty and wishes for Iraq and its people. In all fields.
The importance of continuing the visits of senior officials to follow up and implement the agreements between the two countries and maintain the dialogue and all that would develop the relations between the two countries and the two neighboring peoples
Media Office of the Prime Minister
3 June 2019
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ARTICLE 1-C (from PM Mahdi's website; posted on both the Arabic and the English sides)
The Ministerial Council for Energy holds a meeting under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Mr. Adel Abdul Mahdi, to discuss the reality of the electrical system
The Ministerial Council of Energy held a meeting today under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister, Mr. Adel Abdul Mahdi, to discuss the reality of the electrical system and levels of production, distribution and consumption in Baghdad and the provinces and the needs of the main and subsidiary stations and find solutions to the emergency problems facing the electrical network.
The Ministerial Council of Energy issued several immediate decisions to promote electricity, the most important of which are:
First: The Ministry of Industry (Electrical Industries Company) provided the Ministry of Electricity with 350 different capacities to fill gaps and bottlenecks in the distribution sector.
Second: Provision of necessary financial allocations from the emergency budget for the purchase of transformers from the private sector.
Third: The companies of the Ministry of Electricity and the Ministry of Industry to contract to repair the unemployed distribution transformers of the Ministry of Electricity, according to a long-term contract.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs, the Minister of Oil, the Ministers of Electricity and Water Resources, the Ministries of Electricity, Industry and Planning, and a number of Directors General, Experts and Consultants.
Media Office of the Prime Minister
3 June 2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
We wish Muslims
in Iraq and around the world a peaceful and happy Eid
Al-Fitr.
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ARTICLE 3
Abdul-Mahdi Barzani: The receipt of the presidency of the region will reflect positively on the situation of Iraq
2019/6/3 18:57
[Baghdad-where]
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said on Monday that Nechirvan Barzani, the head of the Kurdistan region, will reflect positively on the situation in Iraq and achieve more support to improve relations.
"We offer you the fullest congratulations and congratulations on the occasion of your election as President of the Kurdistan Region. We wish you all the best in your new tasks to achieve what our dear people in the region look forward to," he said in a telegram sent by Abdul Mahdi to Barzani.
"We are confident that this position will further strengthen the relations between the center and the region, which will reflect positively on the economic and security situation of our country," he said.
"We take this opportunity to congratulate you by the Eid al-Fitr. May Allah restore health and wellness and all our Iraqi people with well-being and prosperity ... every year," he said.
The telegram, after the Iraqi prime minister, a telephone call, with Nechirvan Barzani, last Tuesday, congratulated him by his election as president of the Kurdistan region.
The Kurdistan Parliament elected on May 28, Nechirvan Barzani, the President of the Kurdistan region with the votes of the majority of the members present, to begin a new political stage after 18 years of continuous tenure as prime minister of the region, and received Nezirvan Barzani 68 votes from the total members of the Kurdistan Parliament present and The number of 81 parliamentarians, the central district of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the movement of the new generation,
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ARTICLE 4
Saleh and Abdul-Mahdi discuss the results of the Mecca summit
2019/6/3 14:13
[Baghdad-where]
President of the Republic Dr. Barham Saleh on Monday discussed with Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi the results of the Mecca summit.
"The meeting discussed the international and regional situations, the role of Iraq based on the exclusion of the policy of the axis, the continued adherence to its clear policy and national interests, and its independent national decision, and to spare the country the effects of conflicts and crises," the statement said. And to protect the stability achieved by the Iraqis. "
"The results of the Arab emergency summit and the 14th summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) were held recently in Makkah," he said.
The meeting also discussed "developments in Kirkuk and Diyala, efforts to solve the problems facing the two provinces, combating terrorism and strengthening security and community peace."
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ARTICLE 5-A
Who are the countries that declared their feast tomorrow and who brought it to Wednesday?
2019/6/3 23:52
[Follow-up]
A number of Arab and Islamic countries announced Monday that Tuesday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr, while other countries have confirmed that the moon of the month of Shawwal is not proven.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq's Sunni Arab bloc announced Monday that Tuesday is the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
Countries that will not have the vision of the crescent today, and its next Wednesday will be Jordan, Palestine, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and Australia.
Mali was the first Islamic country to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, today, after the vision of the crescent of Shawwal was confirmed on Sunday evening in several parts of the country.
Turkey resolved the issue of the crescent of the month of Shawwal when it announced at the beginning of the current Hijri year 1440, that Eid al-Fitr will be Tuesday, based on astronomical calculations.
The Shiites of Iraq, Iran and a number of other countries will also watch the crescent of Shawwal on Tuesday to mark the first day of Eid.
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ARTICLE 5-B
Kurdistan Region announces the first day of Eid al-Fitr 2019/6/3 20:57
[Arbil-In]
The Crescent Vision Committee in the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs of the Kurdistan Regional Government announced that Tuesday is the first day of Eid al-Fitr.
"Given the vision of the crescent in the Kurdistan region clearly on Monday evening, it was decided that Tuesday will be the first day of Eid al-Fitr," the crescent vision committee said during a press conference.
The CIRC congratulated all citizens in the Kurdistan region on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr
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ARTICLE 5-C
To pick up the streets of Baghdad during the Eid
2019/6/3 20:53
[Follow-up]
A source in Baghdad operations that "the streets of the capital Baghdad will not see any cut during the Eid.
"All the roads in the capital will be open during the days of the festival and there will be no streets in the streets," the source said.
Government of Iraq - الحكومة العراقيةVerified account @IraqiGovt6-4-2019 around 5 am Eastern
We wish Muslims in Iraq and around the world a peaceful and happy Eid Al-Fitr.
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