Rawa, Iraq
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Rawa
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| Country | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq |
| Governorate | Al Anbar |
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| Time zone | UTC+3 (GMT+3) |
| Postal code | 31006 |
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Rawa (Template:Langx) or Rawah is a city in Iraq situated on the Euphrates river. It lies on the north bank of the river, upstream by approximately 20 kilometers (12.5 mi) from the much larger town of Anah. People from this town are known by the appellation Rawi (plural Rawiyeen) or surname al-Rawi. They are from the most honorable of the Prophet's family, and they are called by the title of nobility (sharif). Rawa is populated by Sunni Arabs.
History
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Iraqi Civil War
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Twin town
Rawa is twinned with:
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See also
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Rapid Overview of Areas of Return (ROAR) Rawa and Surrounding Areas Anbar Governorate, Iraq - July 2018". reliefweb.int. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Alissa J. Rubin (22 June 2014). Sunni Militants Capture Iraq’s Last Major Border Post With Syria The New York Times
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Iraq begins fight for final IS-held town, Rawa". BBC News. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Iraqi forces captures last Isil-held town in Iraq". The Telegraph. 17 November 2017.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Iraq begins fight for final IS-held town, Rawa". 11 November 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Lance Cpl. Joshua Murray (12 October 2008). "'Friendship City' Kicks Off Partnership". marines.mil. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
External links
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