Iraq is a very interesting country with a historic culture. While most people know about oil, the wars, and Saddam, we compiled a list of some interesting facts you might not know about Iraq. Read on to find out some cool stuff!
“Masgouf” Is The Fishy National Dish
This national dish dates way back to ancient times and it is still extremely popular among Iraqis and tourists. While I can’t try it due to my dogmatic veganism, it seems awesome! It is a carp dish made with tumeric and taramind, and roasted slowly in a “fire altar.” A fire altar is out of the question for most people, so these days it is grilled on an open fire or in a clay oven.
Masgouf
Shoe Monument
Shoe memorials seem to be growing in popularity around the world. They are often are used to commemorate lives that have been lost in conflict. In Tikrit, Iraq, orphans effected by the Iraqi war helped to build a monument of shoe that was flung at former US president, George W. Bush. The monument is 11.5 feet tall and cost an estimated $5,000 USD. It was built in 15 days. As far as I know, this one is the biggest shoe monument to date.
Shoe-Monument