Iraqi Capital Prepares to Mark Ninth Anniversary of President Mam Jalal's Passing

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President Mam Jalal [Jalal Talabani].

Preparations are underway in the capital, Baghdad, to hold solemn commemorative ceremonies marking the ninth anniversary of the passing of Iraq’s late leader, President Mam Jalal [Jalal Talabani]. 

Saturday, 3 October 2026, marks nine years since President Mam Jalal's death. A prominent statesman and revered figure in the liberation movement, President Mam Jalal played a pivotal role in fostering peace and working tirelessly to navigate the complex challenges facing Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

Coinciding with the anniversary, large digital screens across major squares and thoroughfares throughout the capital display images of the late leader and highlights from his life. The visual tributes evoke his enduring presence in Iraq’s political and public memory.

The displays feature photographs of President Mam Jalal spanning both his early political struggles and his tenure as head of state, accompanied by messages honouring his contributions to constructing a new Iraq and promoting peaceful coexistence among its diverse communities. Citizens across the capital engaged with the commemorations, with many pausing to take photographs or sharing images across social media platforms alongside tributes to his memory.

Political observers note that the prominent tributes in Baghdad reflect the deep respect President Mam Jalal commands across broad segments of the Iraqi populace. He remains widely viewed as a unifying leader who seamlessly combined a national Iraqi vision with his Kurdish identity, becoming synonymous with dialogue, diplomacy, and consensus-building during times of national crisis.

Simultaneously, in Sulaymaniyah, thousands are expected to gather at the mausoleum of the late national leader to mark the anniversary, where attendees will lay wreaths and offer prayers in tribute to his legacy.



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