New Baghdad or Baghdad Al-Jidida (Arabic: بغداد الجديدة) is one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad, Iraq. This district has eight Neighborhood Advisory Councils (NAC) and a District Advisory Council. It is located east of the city center. This district was renamed 9 Nissan or Tisa Nissan. Nissan is the word for April, although most Iraqis do not yet use that name (9 Nissan). It is also known as 7 Nissan. This distract is one of the main districts their from food to shopping. Baghdad Al-Jadida is in the daily lives of people in Baghdad.
Features
- Shaab stadium, Bor Saeid sqr, Martyr's Monument (Al-Shaheed Monument)
- Muthana, Zayouna
- Ghadeer, Masaloon sqr
- New Baghdad neighbourhood (Baghdad Al jadida), Alef Dar, Al Khaleej
- Habibiya, Dur Al Umal, Baladiyat
- Mashtal, Ameen, Nafit, Rustomaniya
- Fedhailia, Kamaliya
- Al Husseinia, Ma'amal, Al Rasheed
- Al-Ubedy, Ma'amil 2
See also
- List of places in Iraq
- Administrative districts in Baghdad
References
External links
- New Baghdad on Google maps
- Washington Post interview with LTC Kevin Farrell
