HW 41 Iraqi Culture
This weeks blog is in correspondence to pages 70-79 in the book Baghdad Burning. We have been asked to describe two important things about Iraqi culture.I found date palms to be an important factor in Iraq. The date palm has many uses for a farmer, some Iraqi farmers use them to supply shade for citrus trees in the summer such as lemons and oranges. They can also be used for basket weaving and can also be consumed. The Iraqi’s take pride in the palm’s, and it is terrible to find that they are now being cut down.
Another important thing in the Iraqi culture is the evening tea. It is a ritual for families to drink a cup of tea with their family and neighbors after dinner. This is very much like how Americans eat dessert. This is their time to discuss whatever they would like, and be able to unwind after a long day. Through this reading, I have found that not much separates Americans from Iraqis, that is without the turmoil and war that they are now facing.