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Baghdad · Cemetery

Al-Habibiyah Jewish Cemetery

Permanent ID · IJHDA-SITE-0009

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Briefing

A major surviving Jewish cemetery in Baghdad preserving family and communal memory. Located in Baghdad, it is preserved here as part of Iraq’s Jewish heritage. The cemetery preserves an important record of family, community and burial traditions. Surviving inscriptions and physical remains contribute to the historical record of Jewish life in Iraq.

Record details

Location
Baghdad
Type
Cemetery
Permanent ID
IJHDA-SITE-0009

Source

Suggested citation

Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “Al-Habibiyah Jewish Cemetery,” IJHDA-SITE-0009, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/sites/al-habibiyah-jewish-cemetery/