A historic mosque demolished in Iraq

On Jul 20, 2023

A view of rubble that remains at the site of the historic Siraji Mosque that was demolished for the expansion for a road in Basra, Iraq July 16, 2023. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty

RELIGIOUS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – A historic mosque of 300 old was demolished in Basra, Iraq,

As “AP” reported al-Siraji Mosque has been razed to the ground because it got in the way of traffic.

The destruction has caused outrage on social media as another example of the disappearance of Iraq’s cultural heritage.

Islamic State demolished numerous ancient sites in northern Iraq but in recent years some have been restored and stolen artefacts returned.

A university professor is quoted saying “This time it is the actions of official authorities that have put an end to our heritage”.