There are hopes that Iraq may have started on the path to stability. After all, civilisation as we know it once emerged from this region.
In the Christian homes an unusual ceremony is held in the courtyard of the home on Christmas Eve.
Iraqi Dinar (IQD; symbol ID) = 20 dirhams = 1,000 fils. Notes are in denominations of ID25,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 250 and 50. Coins are in denominations of ID100 and 25.