Based on 447 Facebook posts trending on December 21, 2025, Miqrab AI’s analysis reveals a diverse social media landscape in Iraq, led by a highly personal and emotional story about media personality Haider Al-Hamdani. Key themes include widespread public safety concerns regarding stray dogs, a strong current of pro-military sentiment, and significant political discourse surrounding the potential disarmament of armed factions. Additionally, popular culture, religious announcements, and diplomatic activities featured prominently, reflecting a mix of entertainment, societal issues, and national affairs capturing the attention of Iraqi Facebook users.

Today’s Top 10 Facebook Trends in Iraq:

1. Media Personality Haider Al-Hamdani’s Emotional Video

A video showing media personality Haider Al-Hamdani breaking down in tears has become the most engaging story on Iraqi Facebook. The page Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 100%) shared the clip, stating he was overcome with emotion after the hashtag #خلو_يكمل (#Let_him_finish) went viral in his support. In a subsequent reel, the same Haider Al-Hamdani (Post Impact: 38%) page posted a clip of him expressing determination, vowing, “I will continue and will not stop, no matter the challenges or the results.” The posts suggest a public campaign backing Al-Hamdani and his emotional reaction to the widespread support he has received.

2. Pro-Security Forces Content Goes Viral

Multiple pages shared content celebrating the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (ICTS) and other security forces. The official page of the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service Icts (Post Impact: 18%) posted a simple “Good morning” message with an image of its soldiers. Similarly, the Iraqi Special Operations Forces (Post Impact: 11%) and Support for Iraqi Security Forces (Post Impact: 4%) described the ICTS as the “nightmare of terrorism,” sharing videos and images that portray the forces as heroic protectors of the nation, garnering significant positive engagement from users.

3. Albasheer Show Shares Satirical Clips

The popular satirical program Albasheer Show generated high engagement with short clips from its segments. The Albasheer Show (Post Impact: 17%) page posted a reel with the caption, “Aristotle turned out to be a carpenter? And I thought he was a storyteller,” referencing a humorous sketch. Another clip from the Albasheer Show (Post Impact: 11%) page joked that “oranges are now getting botox injections.” These posts, tagged with #اكس_ومربع (#X_and_Square) and #ارسطو_النجار (#Aristotle_The_Carpenter), highlight the show’s continued popularity and its use of humor to comment on various topics.

4. Ahmed Waheed’s Comedy Reels Trend

Content creator Ahmed Waheed’s short comedy videos, identifiable by his hashtag #قط_احمر (#Red_Cat), are trending across Facebook. In one reel, Ahmed Waheed (Post Impact: 17%) humorously connects the word “salary” with his signature hashtag. Another popular video from Ahmed Waheed (Post Impact: 13%) is titled “The most dangerous teacher.” These clips showcase his specific brand of sketch comedy which resonates strongly with the Iraqi audience.

5. Concern Over Stray Dogs After Fatal Attack

The issue of stray dogs is a major topic of concern, with pages calling for action and reporting on a recent tragedy. The page Mohammed Nasser Khalif (Post Impact: 16%) shared a post stating, “We demand effective solutions to get rid of stray dogs, our children are terrified.” This concern was amplified by a story shared by the Baghdad (Post Impact: 10%) page about a young man named Hamza who died from rabies 40 days after being bitten by a dog, despite having received vaccines, leading his family to question the effectiveness of the treatment.

6. Football News: Barcelona Win and Jako’s Claim

Football news captured significant attention, with two key stories shared by the same page. The Clean Brotherhood (Post Impact: 11%) reported on Barcelona strengthening its lead in the Spanish league after a 2-0 victory over Villarreal, increasing its points to 46. In a separate post, the page The Clean Brotherhood (Post Impact: 11%) also reported that the sports equipment company Jako is demanding over $3 million from the Iraqi Football Association for three years of supplies.

7. Announcement of the Start of the Month of Rajab

Religious announcements were prominent, with pages notifying the public about the beginning of the Islamic month of Rajab. The Clean Brotherhood (Post Impact: 11%) reported that the office of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani announced that Monday, December 22, 2025, would be the first day of the month of Rajab for the year 1447 AH after the crescent was sighted. Corroborating this, Telescope Iraq (Post Impact: 8%) posted a photo of the Rajab crescent moon, stating it was visible “live” over the skies of Iraq.

8. Discussions on Armed Factions Potentially Disarming

A significant political narrative revolves around reports and discussions that armed factions are disarming or changing their political stance. Mohammed Jabbar (Post Impact: 9%) noted that factions have launched a hashtag #انزع (#TakeItOff). In another clip, he featured a State of Law Coalition leader, Abbas al-Moussawi, stating, “We decided to lay down our arms and build the state.” This topic was echoed by multiple commentators, including Rusly Al-Maliki (Post Impact: 5%), who sarcastically posted, “Take some blankets, the weather is cold… Take it off, take it off.” Adding an international dimension, Nizar Haidar (Post Impact: 4%) claimed that three faction leaders have requested protection from Turkey, pledging to dismantle their organizations.

9. Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari Visits Baghdad

The official visit of Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari to Iraq was covered by several official and news pages. The page of Engineer Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani (Post Impact: 5%) reported on his meeting with the Pakistani President, where they discussed bilateral relations, trade, and cooperation in military manufacturing. The official page of the Presidency of the Republic of Iraq (Post Impact: 2%) also shared a video of the reception. Page The Government Palace (Post Impact: 3%) defended the reception protocol at the airport, clarifying that the Minister of Culture greeted the President in an informal capacity ahead of the official reception.

10. Former Diyala Official Killed by His Son

News of a family tragedy in Diyala circulated on several pages. The Yalla (Post Impact: 2%) page reported that Hashim Zaini al-Tamimi, the former Director of Water Resources in Diyala, was killed by his son in the Muqdadiyah district. According to a local source cited by the page, the incident stemmed from a family problem and the son, who is the perpetrator, suffers from psychological issues. The Baghdad (Post Impact: 2%) page also reported on the killing.