<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">October 3rd marks <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/ali-jassim-hatem-al-iraqi-and-aseel-hameem-on-iraqi-national-day">Iraq's National Day</a> , an occasion that brings with it feelings of pride and honor in the homeland of civilizations and a rich history. On this special occasion, a number of celebrities shared touching messages on their social media accounts, expressing their great love for the Iraqi people and their sense of belonging to this country. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1179/1266;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/2568499d-231a-4daf-bc99-ffc4fc19ee39.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Rahma Riyadh: “Iraq is a homeland that lives within me.”</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Artist <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%A9_%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6">Rahma Riad</a> sent a touching message on Iraqi National Day via her social media accounts, saying: “#Iraq is not a country I live in... but a country that lives within me. Every dream I've fulfilled, every joy I've experienced, and every accomplishment I've reached, Iraq's name has been present in it.” </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/971;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/c97b4f81-326f-44b3-8dcf-b4fa46c4b30c.jpg" alt=""></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> Rahma expressed her pride in her country, stressing that Iraq will remain the source of her strength and happiness.<br> It is noteworthy that in 2023, she released a song titled "Long Live Iraq," which achieved more than 61 million views on YouTube. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:452/678;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/bf2b7474-cee1-41c1-b7ac-abbd0e71b98e.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Shatha Hassoun performs the national anthem again</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Artist Shatha Hassoun celebrated the occasion by releasing a special video rendition of the Iraqi national anthem on her official YouTube channel. She also delivered a touching message via the X platform, affirming her loyalty to her country and promising to do her best despite all the challenges. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1577;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/fc60c0d9-e2d5-4fac-b871-c872eb6cb5dc.jpg" alt=""></figure><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1229;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/0f2dcf6f-ee4e-4945-a821-adf12cb7c2a4.jpg" alt="" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Stars' messages to Iraq on its National Day</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Majid Al Mohandes: "Happy New Year to my beloved country Iraq and my kind and generous people."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ayman Al-Aatar described Iraq as "a country of civilizations and history," wishing it security and prosperity.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ahlam: She raised the Iraqi flag on stage and commented, "Long live the love of #Iraq."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hussain Al Jasmi shared a clip from his famous song "We Are All Iraq" and wrote: "Iraq is spirit and history."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Qusay Hatem: He posted his song "Hilo Iraq" on Instagram.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mais Ombar: She wrote, "Nothing is like Iraq... Happy New Year to my country 🇮🇶."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hatim Al Iraqi: He released a new song titled "Your Name, Iraq."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Mohammed Al Salem: Celebrate his song "Homeland, Homeland."</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Nawal Al Zoghbi: She sent a brief congratulation via X: "Happy New Year to #Iraq." <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1242/690;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/4466f835-929a-4519-8e33-829d9ea21eca.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Celebration atmosphere in Iraq</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The atmosphere wasn't limited to messages from artists alone. Iraqi cities also witnessed a variety of events, with streets adorned with national flags, and festivals held in schools and universities to introduce generations to the country's history and symbols. Musical and folklore groups also presented distinctive performances that reflected the richness of Iraqi heritage. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:938/1317;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/4532f59f-05e7-4fc5-8860-8689a5560944.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Iraqi National Day: Pride and Challenges</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Despite the crises Iraq has experienced, National Day remains an opportunity to renew pride and belonging, and to affirm the Iraqi people's ability to overcome adversity and move toward development and reconstruction, thus strengthening the spirit of unity and coexistence among its people.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br></p>