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Al Fibiyah Destination Guide

Delve into Al Fibiyah in Iraq

Al Fibiyah in the region of Wāsiţ is a city in Iraq - some 48 mi or ( 77 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Current time in Al Fibiyah is now 02:30 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Shuzayf, Ash Shahimiyah, Rughayf, Khattab Chalabi, and Karbala. While being here, make sure to check out Shuzayf . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Al Fibiyah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul

The Battle of Dayr al-‘Aqul was fought on April 8, 876 between forces of the Saffarid amir Ya'qub ibn Laith and the Abbasid Caliphate. Taking place some 80 km southeast (downstream) of Baghdad, the battle ended in a decisive victory for the Abbasids, forcing Ya`qub to halt his advance into Iraq.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 32.92 45.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Tags: 870s conflicts, 876, 9th century in Asia, Battles involving the Abbasid Caliphate, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate, Saffarid dynasty