🇮🇶 Iraqi Army Day

🇮🇶 Iraqi Army Day – Full Overview

📅 Date:

January 6 every year

🪖 What is it?

Iraqi Army Day commemorates the founding of the Iraqi Army in 1921.

The first official military unit was the “Musa Al-Kadhim Regiment.”

It symbolizes national strength, pride, and sovereignty.

It is one of Iraq’s major national holidays, marked by military parades and patriotic celebrations.

🎉 How is it Celebrated?

Military parade held in Baghdad (often in the Green Zone or Celebration Square).

Display of tanks, armored vehicles, helicopters, and infantry units.

Participation by elite units like the Golden Division.

High-ranking officials attend, including the Prime Minister or Defense Minister.

Patriotic music, speeches, and flags are part of the celebration.

Local events and exhibitions may also be held in other cities.

🚌 One-Day Tour Program: "Strength of Iraq – A Journey into the Iraqi Army"

📍 Location: Baghdad

🕘 Duration: 1 full day (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

👥 Audience: Foreign and local tourists, history lovers, cultural explorers

✅ Tour Itinerary

🕘 9:00 AM – Hotel Pickup & Briefing

Welcome tourists with Iraqi flags and stickers.

Quick historical intro to the Iraqi Army with a multilingual guide.

🕙 10:00 AM – Visit to Unknown Soldier Monument

Monument dedicated to fallen Iraqi soldiers.

Photo session and historical explanation.

🕚 11:00 AM – Attend the Official Military Parade (subject to approval)

Watch live army parade at Celebration Square or military base.

See tanks, soldiers, helicopters, and national salutes.

Take photos (where allowed) and enjoy the patriotic atmosphere.

🕛 1:00 PM – Lunch Break at an Authentic Iraqi Restaurant

Enjoy Iraqi cuisine (dolma, kebab, Iraqi bread, laban, etc.).

Optional: Traditional music or themed decor.

🕒 2:30 PM – Visit to the Iraqi Army Museum (or Military Equipment Exhibition)

Explore Iraq’s military history through uniforms, medals, photos, and weapons.

Learn about wars, victories, and transformations.

🕓 4:30 PM – Stop at the Martyr’s Monument (Nasb Al-Shaheed)

Symbolic and artistic tribute to Iraq’s fallen soldiers.

Short tour and historical context with the guide.

🕕 6:00 PM – Return

Farewell and group photo.

Souvenirs: mini Iraqi flag, printed photo from the parade, and certificate of participation.

Add-ons for Tourists

Welcome video or documentary on the busGift bags with brochures and keychains

Access to “Meet the Soldier” booth for photos (if permitted)