Based on a Miqrab AI analysis of 442 Facebook posts trending on May 4, 2025, the primary narratives in Iraq revolve around domestic politics, public services, and security. The most widespread conversation concerned the Baghdad Governorate’s announcement of contract-based job openings, which garnered significant attention from job seekers. Other key topics included the death of former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi’s son, generating condolences across the political spectrum, and actions by the Media and Communications Commission to suspend a political analyst and a television program, sparking debate on freedom of speech. High-engagement individual posts highlighted a pressing humanitarian case of orphaned children facing eviction, a successful security operation against ISIS remnants in Tarmiyah, and tribal expressions of support for politician Khamis al-Khanjar.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Baghdad Announces Contract-Based Job Openings

The Baghdad Governorate’s official page announced the conditions and required specializations for new contract-based employment opportunities. The announcement, based on Baghdad Provincial Council Resolution No. 52 of 2024 and directives from Governor Abdul Muttalib al-Alawi, was widely shared by news and community pages. Pages like Iraqi News Center (Post Impact: 14%) and Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Homeland’s Protectors (Post Impact: 12%) amplified the news from the official Baghdad Governorate (Post Impact: 20%) page, directing their followers to the details and noting that the hiring would include individuals aged 18 to 45. The posts generated significant interest, with many users seeking information on how to apply.

2. Veteran Actors Visit Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf

Pages shared moving images of veteran Iraqi actors Sami Qahtan and Muhammad Hussein Abdul Rahim visiting the Imam Ali shrine in Najaf. The posts highlighted a moment where Qahtan was seen pushing Abdul Rahim in a wheelchair. Pages such as Latest Iraqi Events (Post Impact: 67%) and Iraq’s Pulse (Post Impact: 3%) described the scene as poignant, celebrating the humility and faith of these “giants of Iraqi art.” The posts resonated strongly with users, who praised the actors for their long careers and expressed respect for their pilgrimage.

3. Condolences for Former PM Ayad Allawi’s Son

Multiple pages reported the death of Hamza Ayad Allawi, the son of former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi. Iraqi News Center (Post Impact: 11%) and Breaking News (Post Impact: 9%) shared the news of his passing at Ibn Sina Hospital in Baghdad, noting he was born in 1998. The Prime Minister of Iraq’s Media Office (Post Impact: 2%) issued an official statement in which Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani expressed his sincere condolences to Ayad Allawi and his family, describing the loss as a “painful tragedy.” Other pages shared photos showing a grieving Ayad Allawi, highlighting the sorrow of the moment.

4. Plight of Orphaned Siblings Facing Eviction

A video post by Aziz Nasser (Post Impact: 100%) drew massive engagement by highlighting the dire situation of four orphaned siblings—three girls and a boy aged 13 to 18—who are facing the imminent demolition of their illegally built home. Nasser expressed profound sadness, stating, “I have never been weaker in my life than at this moment,” after witnessing their plight. He described the children as intelligent, particularly the eldest girl whom he believes is capable of studying medicine, and appealed for help for the family who lost both parents and now faces homelessness. The post is a call to action to prevent their eviction.

5. Security Forces Eliminate ISIS Cell in Tarmiyah

Parliamentarian Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 87%) reported a security operation in the Tarmiyah district where a five-member ISIS cell was eliminated after a clash with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). In his post, Sanad metaphorically described the ISIS members as a “fake detachment of ISIS germs” and the PMF as “white blood cells,” celebrating the outcome where all “germs” were killed. He ended his post by taunting political figures Haidar al-Mulla, Safaa al-Mashhadani, and Auras, telling them, “let me hear your wailing tonight.”

6. Baghdad Tribes Express Support for Khamis al-Khanjar

The page Al-Khuwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 81%) reported that thousands of members from Baghdad tribes have declared their support for politician Khamis al-Khanjar. The post includes a photo showing supporters holding banners with messages such as “Al-Khanjar is a red line” and “We reject insults to national symbols.” This demonstration of support appears to be a response to recent criticisms or perceived attacks against al-Khanjar, positioning him as a significant national figure defended by powerful tribal constituencies in the capital.

7. PM’s Lebanon Oil Project Faces Scrutiny

Parliamentarian Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 59%) criticized a directive from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani to build a refinery in Tripoli, Lebanon, with a capacity of 70,000 barrels per day, along with an oil pipeline from Basra to Tripoli and Baniyas in Syria. Sanad claims the proposal was presented by the director of the Kurdish company KAR Group, which he alleges is set to execute the project. He disputes the idea that the project supports the “resistance front,” arguing that Tripoli is a religiously conservative city hostile to the resistance and southern Lebanon. Sanad describes the meetings between the prime minister and KAR Group as “strange and continuous.”

8. Media Watchdog Suspends Analyst and TV Program

Iraq’s Media and Communications Commission took action against two separate media figures, sparking online discussion. Al-Khuwa Al-Nathifa (Post Impact: 16%) and Min Baghdad (Post Impact: 4%) reported that the commission banned political analyst Salam Adel from all media appearances for three months for allegedly inciting violence and hatred. In a separate incident, pages like Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 5%) and Anbar My Province (Post Impact: 4%) covered the suspension of the TV program “Al-Haq Yuqal” (The Truth Be Told), hosted by Adnan Al-Taie. The suspension was reportedly due to the program’s discussion of controversial figure Imad al-Musafir and his sectarian rhetoric.

9. Muqtada al-Sadr Issues Statement; Followers Hold Rallies

The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 41%) shared a new statement he posted on the “X” platform, though the post did not detail its content. Concurrently, the Saraya al-Salam – Central Media Directorate (Post Impact: 6%) reported that its Samarra Operations Command held a symbolic funeral procession with mock coffins for Ayatollah Mohammed al-Sadr and his two sons. The procession, which involved a large number of fighters, moved towards the Al-Askari Shrine, with participants chanting anti-American and anti-Israeli slogans. They affirmed their loyalty to the path of the late al-Sadr and their support for his son, Muqtada al-Sadr.

10. Hail and Heavy Rains Strike Multiple Iraqi Provinces

Pages from various Iraqi regions shared videos of severe weather, including heavy rain and hailstorms. Diyala Diyala TV (Post Impact: 12%) reported intense hailfall in Baqubah. Similar conditions were documented in Erbil by the Baghdad (Post Impact: 5%) page and in the Al-Sa’idah area of Maysan by Maher Mouhi::Voice of the Homeland’s Protectors (Post Impact: 4%). The Mosul – MOSUL (Post Impact: 6%) page posted a video of a thunderstorm, quoting a prayer: “Glory be to Him whom the thunder glorifies with His praise.” The widespread posts indicate a significant weather event affecting multiple provinces across the country.