Mosul In English

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.

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

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.

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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.

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?

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

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.

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