Delve into Ad Dayr in Iraq
Ad Dayr in the region of Wāsiţ is located in Iraq - some 48 mi or ( 77 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .
Local time in Ad Dayr is now 02:31 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Tawil, Shuzayf, Rughayf, Karbala, and Hawal. While being here, you might want to check out Tawil . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Ad Dayr ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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.
Located at 32.92 45.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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