Raad relaxing and enjoying some Sheeshah.


We then wandered to the end of Mutanabbi Street to the banks of the Tigris where there was a statue of Iraqi poet Al-Mutanabbi.


Instead of crossing the bridge we opted for a short boat ride on the Tigris river instead. I had also taken a boat over the Tigris to cross into Syria from Iraq back in 2016 so it was great to cross again this time in the centre of Baghdad.


Cabinetmakers.


At Tahrir (Liberation) Square, which commemorates the 1958 establishment of the Republic of Iraq and features a monument depicting the struggle of the Iraqi people to achieve liberty.


We then drove out to Baghdad's Mansour neighbourhood to check out the unfinished Al-Rahman mosque, another that was halted after the 2003 invasion. We were quickly spotted and yelled out by some militiamen for taking photographs so unfortunately couldn't get any closer.


Back in Central Baghdad we headed to Dijaj Kahramana Restaurant for dinner.


Plenty of chickens roasting on the rotisserie.


And a sizable portion of chicken and rice for a very tasty and filling dinner.


We then headed out for a evening walk along the streets.


Suits.


شفقة


Police.


And back at the Baghdad Hotel with another newly wedded bride and groom at the end of a great day exploring Baghdad.