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Diyala Date Festival

The Diyala Date Festival, held on September 21, 2026, in Baquba, Iraq, marked the province's first specialized date festival in years. It showcased over 130 varieties of dates, aiming to highlight the diversity and quality of Diyala's date produce.

Date
Sep 21, 2026
Location
Baquba
Status
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Diyala Date Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Showcasing over 130 date varieties
  • First specialized date festival in years
  • Promoting Diyala's date industry
  • Bringing together diverse communities
This specialized date festival in Baquba, the provincial capital of Iraq’s Diyala, was organized after a prolonged interruption. It served as an opportunity to introduce citizens and traders to the many date varieties produced in Diyala's orchards, emphasizing the diversity and quality of the region's dates.

More than 130 date varieties were displayed, including well-known types such as Barhi, Maktoum, and Ajwa Al-Madina, alongside local varieties like Qaranfali. Officials from Diyala's Agriculture Directorate highlighted the festival's role in supporting palm cultivation by drawing attention to the need for agricultural supplies and pest control. Attendees also noted that the event brought together Diyala’s diverse communities, demonstrating how date palms and their fruit contribute to the province’s shared identity.

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