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Explore Muhammad 'Arfash in Iraq
Muhammad 'Arfash in the region of Al Muthanná is a town in Iraq - some 140 mi or ( 226 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital city .
Current time in Muhammad 'Arfash is now 05:12 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Jabir al Bijay, Shuwayt, Muhsin Abu Tabikh, Karbala, and Baghdad. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Jabir al Bijay . Where to go and what to see in Muhammad 'Arfash ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Battle of Al Rumaythah
The Battle of Al Rumaythah (26 September 2006) was fought during the morning in the Iraqi town of Al Rumaythah in Al Muthanna province between Australian forces of the Overwatch Battle Group (West) and unidentified Iraqi insurgents. The Australians had entered the town to hold discussions at the Iraqi Army barracks when they were engaged by a large number of insurgents in an intense exchange of fire during which a number of insurgents were killed.
Located at 31.53 45.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Al-Muthana University
Al Muthanna University is an Iraqi university located in Samawah, Al Muthanna Province, Iraq. It was established in 2007.
Located at 31.34 45.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
As Samawah Stadium
As Samawah Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Samawah, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Samawa FC. The stadium holds 15,000 people.
Located at 31.33 45.29 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Independent High Electoral Commission
The Independent High Electoral Commission is Iraq's electoral commission. The electoral commission is headed by a nine member board. Seven of those members are voting and must be Iraqi citizens. The other two members are the Chief Electoral Officer and an outside expert appointed by the United Nations.
Located at 31.32 45.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Samawah
Samawah or As Samawah is a city in Iraq, 280 kilometres (174 mi) southeast of Baghdad. The city of Samawah is the modern capital of the Al Muthanna Governorate. The city is located midway between Baghdad and Basra, at the northern edge of the governorate. The province was established in 1975; prior to that date it was a unified province along with Qadissiya (Diwaniya) and Najaf.
Located at 31.32 45.28 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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