Time Zone |
Asia/Baghdad |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Located on the banks of the Tigris River, about 125 kilometers north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Samarra is one of the most important Shiite holy places in Iraq and a UNESCO World Heritage City. The city was founded in the 9th century AD during the Abbasid period and served as the capital of the dynasty, and still retains a large number of architectural masterpieces from the Islamic Golden Age. The most famous landmark is the Al-Askari Mosque, whose golden-domed vault is famous for being inlaid with 24 tons of pure gold, and which houses the mausoleum of Muhammad Ibn Hassan, the twelfth Shia Imam, and attracts millions of worshippers from around the globe for pilgrimage every year. In addition, the Great Mosque of Samarra (Spiral Minaret), with its 52-meter-high spiral minaret, is a unique symbol of Islamic architectural art. After the war, Samarra is gradually restoring its historical monuments and has become an important showcase of Iraq's cultural heritage and religious diversity.
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.