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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
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Asia/Baghdad |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.
Al-A'imma is a historic town in Anbar Province, Iraq, located on the west bank of the Euphrates River, about 120 kilometers from the capital city of Baghdad. The city is known for its important religious status in Shi'a Islam and has several ancient mosques and madrasas, the most famous of which is the Al-Ghosh Mosque, considered one of the holy sites of one of the Twelve Imams of Shi'a Islam. Historically, El Ghosh was an important node connecting trade routes in Mesopotamia and witnessed the rise and fall of several civilizations. Although it has been somewhat affected by regional conflicts in recent years, the local residents have worked hard to preserve their cultural heritage, and the farmland and orchards around the city maintain a traditional agricultural economy, demonstrating the unique natural and humanistic features of the central region of Iraq.