Mosul In English

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20/11/2023

In Mosul, basements are integral parts of the old abodes, where temperatures are lower than in the upper parts of the house. This makes them optimal spaces for families to gather during the long summer days.

Basements have served as shelters during the city's past wars, where people stored their essential needs. Additionally, they operated as safe havens, providing families with the necessary settings to survive until the arrival of liberating troops.

Sadly, many families met their unfortunate destiny under the rubble while waiting for rescue teams that couldn't arrive on time. On the other hand, the people of Mosul are aware of the importance of basements due to memories of past wars.

17/11/2023

The distinct architecture of Mosul's old mosques operates as a marble gate to a brilliant past when the country thrived and peace prevailed..

Here is a glimpse of the Basha Mosque

16/11/2023

Mosul is well-known for its moderate weather, making it an optimal space for year-round hangouts.

After the liberation, the city was blessed with peace, allowing parks and gardens to flourish.

Some of the parks are reserved only for families, making them safe areas to stay in until midnight.

13/11/2023

Mosul ❤️

11/11/2023

In Mosul, having an early breakfast outdoors is becoming increasingly popular. Street food, known for its authenticity and deliciousness, is a hallmark of Mosul.

Following the liberation in 2017, Mosul has experienced an unprecedented level of security, ushering in a new era of prosperity and stability. Businesses have thrived, and life has permeated every corner of the town, including the once ruthlessly bombed areas. Today, these areas sparkle with hope, welcoming visitors at any time to sniff the aroma of the past and be inspired by the vibrant present.

For over a decade after the US-led invasion of Iraq, Mosul bore the intense impact. During that time, nightlife faded, and darkness became infested with crimes and plagued with terror, ultimately leading to ISIS conquest due to security failures and life's deterioration on every level.

Today, nightlife has been reclaimed, and hope has been retrieved by determined humans who, despite all tragedies and wars, refused to lose hope, remained clutching onto the ledge of life despite the brisk winds.

10/11/2023

For instance,
This is an informative capture of how streets of Mosul looked like, once upon a beautiful past.
Any idea which street is appearing in the picture below?

10/11/2023

Prophet Seth Mosque in Mosul is believed to house the shrine of Prophet Seth, the third son of Adam and Eve in Abrahamic mythology. He is the only other child of Eve mentioned in the Bible.

In 2014, following the ISIS conquest, the mosque, along with other mosques of a similar nature, was destroyed due to the fanatical belief that mosques should not be built upon shrines.

For the locals, the mosque holds significance beyond religious boundaries, serving as a landmark from which the surrounding neighbourhood derived its name.

Shortly after the liberation in 2017, the people of Mosul didn't wait for governmental efforts to reconstruct the mosque; instead, they mobilised funds to rebuild this historic site in an effort to preserve their identity

09/11/2023

The Grand Mosque's perimeter is deemed to be the heart of old Mosul thriving in peace and blessings for its being a central location in town adjacent to the main marketplace of Suq Al Sha'ariin and Al Faruq Street.

The Grand Mosque of leaning minaret "hunchback" had been a cultural centre for centuries until the ISIS conquest in 2014 that resulted in blowing off the mosque.

The adjoining alleys were affected by the blast. In 2018, the work of rehabilitation has commenced. Currently the UNESCO program of reviving the spirit of Mosul is resurrecting the Mosque and its perimeter.

07/11/2023

Mosul is the mermaid of the moon and the home of two springs

07/11/2023

Coffee VS Tea

Here is the coffee industry that has been thriving over the years in Mosul materialised in the Serhan Coffee store - lies in the corridors of Bab Al Sa'raai marketplace - which is brewed fresh with deep taste.

In recent years, coffee has commonly been sipped on, instead of tea that had been the primary hot drink in Mosul for decades.

Often coffee was reserved for formal occasions such as funeral services and tribal sessions, which had been served black, unsweetened to demonstrate the tone of the overall climate.

Coffee stalls and mobile cafés are becoming another trait in town, disseminated spanning the walkways, rush marketplaces and parks.

This is one of the emerging businesses that was ensued upon the era following the war, such as liquor stores.