Snowfall in Baghdad for the first time in 100 years

Iraqi Baghdad people, happily watching the snow fall for the first time in a century, consider it a sign of peace.

" This is the first time I've ever seen snow in Baghdad, " said 60-year-old Hassan Zahar. There used to be hail here, but snow has never been. All

The Baghdad people happily enjoy the rare snowfall.(Photo: AP)

everyone is surprised . A few minutes ago, on my hair, on my shoulder was full of snowflakes. People enjoy peace because snow means peace . "

Covering under the balcony to get out of wet, traffic police officer Murtadha Fadhil said that snow was a sign of the new Iraq. " This is a sign of hope. I hope the government will work for the people's wealth ," he said.

Many places in Baghdad are quite deserted when the first snowflakes fell yesterday morning. The temperature dropped very low and the snow melted into small puddles when it hit the ground.

However, this scene is still extremely beautiful."Snow brings joy to the Iraqi people. It is so beautiful , " said Mohanned baker Rahim.

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