US EditionIraqis find Ramadan joy in centuries-old ring game
- A centuries-old game called 'mheibes' is played in Baghdad during Ramadan, bringing joy to Iraqis with its rich heritage.
- According to Adel Al-Ardawi, 'mheibes' first appeared in the 16th century during the Ottoman era in Baghdad.
- Aswad, a 'mheibes' champion, expressed hope for the game to expand beyond Iraq's borders.
- Despite sectarian violence, participants continue to play 'mheibes' in cafes, demonstrating its importance to Iraqi culture.
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Iraqis find Ramadan joy in centuries-old ring game Mheibes
In a Baghdad arena, a crowd cheers to the rhythm of drums, not for a football match but for a fiery centuries-old game enjoyed by Iraqis during Ramadan called "mheibes". "It's a heritage game, the game of our ancestors, which unites all Iraqis," said Jassem al-Aswad, a longtime mheibes champion in his early seventies and now president of the game's national federation. The game involves members of one team hiding a ring - "mehbis" in Arabic - an…
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