Al-Khilani Square

Al-Khilani Square
City Square
A historic monument located in the center of the square
LocationAl-Jumhuriya Street
Baghdad, Iraq
Coordinates: 33°19′57″N 44°24′19″E / 33.3326°N 44.4052°E / 33.3326; 44.4052

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.