Al-Khilani Square
Al-Khilani Square | |
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| City Square | |
A historic monument located in the center of the square | |
| Location | Al-Jumhuriya Street Baghdad, Iraq |
| Coordinates: 33°19′57″N 44°24′19″E / 33.3326°N 44.4052°E | |
Al-Khilani Square (Arabic: ساحة الخلاني) is a roundabout located in al-Rusafa side of Baghdad, Iraq. The square is home to many markets and departments as well as al-Khilani Mosque where the square got its name. In addition, the square is located in the center of various important streets that lead to important centers such as al-Jumhuriya Street which leads to the Shorja area, the street that leads to al-Sinak Bridge, and al-Tahrir Square which is 500 meters away. In recent years, the square saw many demonstrations taking place in it.