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All faculty and staff at the center celebrated the event on Sunday, October 4, 2025.<br \/>\nThis day of each year is a significant historical milestone in the memory of every Iraqi, as it is the day Iraq chose to celebrate its National Day. This occasion is not just an official holiday; it is a symbol of a long history of struggle to build an independent and sovereign state.<br \/>\nIraqi National Day remains an occasion to embody the national spirit and a call for joint action to build a secure and stable Iraq, and to pay tribute and eternal remembrance to the martyrs of Iraq who sacrificed their lives for the homeland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Natural History Research Center and Museum at the University of Baghdad organized an event to commemorate October 3, the &#8230; 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