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By: Mustafa Goran
This is al-Mutanabbi Street in Baghdad which is known as the source of Iraq’s literature. Tens of thousands of books are displayed here in different titles.
The street goes back to the time of the Ottomans in Iraq. It was once called Qishla. In 1932 it was given the name al-Mutanabi, Iraq’s most famous poet.
Friday is the busiest day here. Poets, writers, artists and intellectuals come here from all parts of the city to check out the latest print and catch up with friends in one of the cafes.
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