New Baghdad or Baghdad al-Jidida () is one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad, Iraq. This district has eight Neighborhood Advisory Councils (NAC) and a District Advisory Council. It is located east of the city center. This district was renamed 9 Nissan or Tisa Nissan. Nissan is the word for April in the Babylonian calendar, although most Iraqis do not yet use that name (9 Nissan). It is also known as 7 Nissan. This district is one of the main areas for food and shopping.
Features Shaab stadium, Bor Saeid sqr, Martyr's Monument (Al-Shaheed Monument) Muthana, Zayouna Ghadeer, Masaloon sqr New Baghdad neighbourhood (Baghdad al-Jadida), Alef Dar, al-Khaleej Habibiyya, Dur al-Umal, Baladiyat Mashtal, Ameen, Nafit, Rustomaniyya Fedhailia, Kamaliyya Al-Husseiniyya, Ma'amal, al-Rashid Al-Ubedy, Ma'amil 2
See also
List of places in Iraq Administrative districts in Baghdad
References
External links
New Baghdad on Google maps Washington Post interview with LTC Kevin Farrell