Snow falls on Baghdad for first time in memory

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Snow fell on Baghdad on Friday for the first time in memory, and delighted residents declared it an omen of peace.

"It is the first time we've seen snow in Baghdad," said 60-year-old Hassan Zahar. "We've seen sleet before, but never snow. I looked at the faces of all the people, they were astonished," he said.

"A few minutes ago, I was covered with snowflakes. In my hair, on my shoulders. I invite all the people to enjoy peace, because the snow means peace," he said.

Traffic policeman Murtadha Fadhil, huddling under a balcony to keep dry, declared the snow "a new sign of the new Iraq."

"It's a sign of hope. We hope Iraqis will purify their hearts and politicians will work for the prosperity of all Iraqis."

The streets of the capital were largely empty as big, thick, wet flakes fell on Friday morning, a weekend day in Iraq. The temperature hovered around freezing and the snow mostly melted into grey puddles when it hit the ground.

But it was still lovely, said Mohanned Rahim, a baker: "This snow will bring pleasure to the people of Iraq. It's beautiful!"

http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSL1146182220080111

[almaty 19]

it is the sign..that the enviroment is f##ked....

seriously, i am glad the people see this as a positive message..that have ahd a hard go of it and this is a good message for most of them

Edited January 11, 2008 by almaty

[Dr. Obvious 49]

Weird.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Who's your Baghdaddy ?

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let it snow...let it snow...let it snow...

[Imua 0]

Very bizarre weather. Snow also fell in Kathmandu Valley for the first time in 63 years last Valentine's Day. I am glad to see that the people in Baghdad see it as a positive thing - hopefully they are right that it is an omen of peace.

[Sister Fracas 5]

it is the sign..that the enviroment is f##ked....

seriously, i am glad the people see this as a positive message..that have ahd a hard go of it and this is a good message for most of them

too true...

[Ban Hammer 13,360]

Who's your Baghdaddy ?

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Snow fell on Baghdad on Friday for the first time in memory, and delighted residents declared it an omen of peace.

"It is the first time we've seen snow in Baghdad," said 60-year-old Hassan Zahar. "We've seen sleet before, but never snow. I looked at the faces of all the people, they were astonished," he said.

"A few minutes ago, I was covered with snowflakes. In my hair, on my shoulders. I invite all the people to enjoy peace, because the snow means peace," he said.

Traffic policeman Murtadha Fadhil, huddling under a balcony to keep dry, declared the snow "a new sign of the new Iraq."

"It's a sign of hope. We hope Iraqis will purify their hearts and politicians will work for the prosperity of all Iraqis."

The streets of the capital were largely empty as big, thick, wet flakes fell on Friday morning, a weekend day in Iraq. The temperature hovered around freezing and the snow mostly melted into grey puddles when it hit the ground.

But it was still lovely, said Mohanned Rahim, a baker: "This snow will bring pleasure to the people of Iraq. It's beautiful!"

http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSL1146182220080111

Weird but interesting.