Miqrab AI’s analysis of 362 trending Facebook posts on June 7, 2025, shows that conversations were dominated by Eid al-Adha greetings and celebrations across Iraq. Political and religious leaders featured heavily in this theme, with posts about Muqtada al-Sadr’s online activity and Prime Minister Al-Sudani’s public Eid prayer appearance gathering high engagement. Beyond the holiday, key narratives included calls for political reform against corruption by prominent figures like Ammar al-Hakim, viral incidents involving public personalities, and news of a significant archaeological discovery. Cross-border relations also featured, with reports on Jordanian authorities taking action against insults directed at Iraqis.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Widespread Eid al-Adha Greetings and Celebrations

Iraqi Facebook pages were filled with greetings and scenes of celebration for Eid al-Adha. The most impactful post came from humanitarian Hisham Al-Dhahabi (Post Impact: 100%), who shared a video with children, praying, “Oh God, make it a lasting blessing for us… Happy Eid al-Adha to everyone.” Pages shared images and videos of Eid prayers from different parts of the country, including Karbala by The Clean Brotherhood (Post Impact: 37%) and Basra by MP Mustafa Sanad (Post Impact: 31%). Other organizations like the Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue RCD (Post Impact: 37%) and political figures like Hakim Al-Zamili (Post Impact: 15%) also extended their congratulations, wishing for security and stability for Iraq.

2. Muqtada al-Sadr Drops Lawsuit, Attracting Attention

The activities of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr generated significant discussion. His official page, The Private Office of His Eminence Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr (Post Impact: 81%) and (Post Impact: 75%), shared posts he had published on the social media platform “X”. Following this, news pages like Iraq 24 (Post Impact: 35%) and Hussam Al-Haj (Post Impact: 23%) reported a major development, citing Sadrist movement member Ahmed Al-Rubaie. According to Al-Rubaie, Al-Sadr decided to withdraw a lawsuit against tribal leader Ali Hatem Al-Salman out of respect for a past stance, where Al-Salman allegedly defended Al-Sadr against former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, considering him a national symbol.

3. Prime Minister Al-Sudani Prays Eid with Citizens in Baghdad

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani’s public appearance for Eid prayers was a prominent topic. The Media Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister (Post Impact: 24%) and Al-Sudani’s official page, Engineer Mohamed Shia Al Sudani (Post Impact: 17%), shared photos and videos of him attending Eid al-Adha prayers with citizens at the Al al-Rasoul Mosque in the Al-Qahira neighborhood of Baghdad. Pro-government pages such as The Government Palace (Post Impact: 18%) emphasized this act, with another of its posts (Post Impact: 13%) praising his consistent presence inside Iraq during all holidays as a sign of his commitment to being among his people. Pages like Rabee Nader (Post Impact: 11%) also shared images from the prayer.

4. Ammar al-Hakim Calls for Ban on “Electoral Money”

Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, made headlines with his statements during his Eid sermon. Pages such as Breaking News (Post Impact: 17%) and Hussam Al-Haj (Post Impact: 13%) reported his call for a “national charter of honor” that all political blocs would commit to, prohibiting the use of money as an electoral weapon. Al-Hakim was quoted as saying, “It is shameful to have a market and an exchange for buying candidates and voters together… this is illicit, forbidden money, and a betrayal of the homeland and the people.” The page World’s Jokes through Iraqi Eyes (Post Impact: 7%) also shared this news.

5. Viral Video of Fatima Qaidar’s Expulsion from Stadium

A single, high-impact video shared by the page The Ones I Love Left Me (Post Impact: 68%) captured significant attention. The reel purports to show the moment Iraqi fans expelled public figure Fatima Qaidar from a stadium. The short post accompanying the video used the hashtag #IAmIraqi, suggesting a nationalist sentiment behind the action depicted. No further context was provided by the page.

6. Discovery of 2,600-Year-Old Assyrian Palace

A video highlighting a major archaeological find was shared by Babylon, Gate of the Gods (Post Impact: 64%). The post details the discovery of an Assyrian palace belonging to King Esarhaddon, estimated to be over 2,600 years old. The page noted that the palace is filled with significant artifacts, including Assyrian murals, winged bulls (Lamassu), and cuneiform inscriptions on its walls, celebrating it as a major discovery for Mesopotamian history.

7. Adnan Dirjal Confident in World Cup Qualification

Adnan Dirjal, the President of the Iraqi Football Association, expressed optimism about the national team’s future. The page Baghdad Network (Post Impact: 53%) reported his statement that the team is capable of qualifying for the World Cup. This confidence was met with some criticism, as Breaking News (Post Impact: 4%) shared a call from former star player Nashat Akram for changes in the federation, questioning the contributions of vice-president Younis Mahmoud and telling other members to resign if they feel powerless under Dirjal.

8. Jordan Arrests Fan for Insulting Iraqi Supporters

News of Jordanian authorities taking action against a citizen for insulting Iraqis spread across several pages. Iraqis Only (Post Impact: 14%) and Baghdad (Post Impact: 12%) reported that Jordanian security forces arrested a female supporter after she posted a video containing “indecent” language against Iraqi fans. The posts added that Jordanian authorities issued a warning that strict legal action will be taken against anyone who insults Iraq, stressing that such behavior does not represent the values of the Jordanian people.

9. MP Habib Al-Halawi’s Controversial Religious Remarks

Statements made by Habib Al-Halawi, a member of parliament from the Sadiqoun bloc, generated controversy online. The page Breaking News (Post Impact: 20%) quoted the MP as saying, “We are all in heaven… for sure we are in heaven, but heaven has levels, we want the heaven that has Ali in it.” The page World’s Jokes through Iraqi Eyes (Post Impact: 8%) also shared the statement, attributing an even more controversial quote to him.

10. New Dancing Fountain Project in Baghdad Nears Completion

Several pages shared news about a new development project in the capital. Baghdad (Post Impact: 9%) and The Government Palace (Post Impact: 8%) posted about the trial operation of a giant new dancing fountain on the Al-Qadisiyah Corniche, near the Jadriyah Bridge. The posts noted that the fountain is expected to be officially opened to Baghdad families soon.