Halabja Pomegranate and Autumn Festival

Halabja Pomegranate & Autumn Festival

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Nature & SeasonHalabja
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
CrowdMediumAbout 250,000 people
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsThe festival's distinguishing feature is its
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: IQD
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Halabja Pomegranate and Autumn Festival in Halabja

A three-day autumn harvest festival in Halabja centered on the province's renowned pomegranate crop, running from late October into early November since its founding in 2013. Farmers display named local varieties such as Salakhani and Sawa alongside walnuts, honey, and olive oil across hundreds of booths, drawing large crowds and significant seasonal revenue for the governorate.

Halabja's pomegranate orchards produce enough fruit each autumn to fill hundreds of vendor booths when the Halabja Pomegranate and Autumn Festival opens over a three-day run at the end of October and start of November.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's distinguishing feature is its focus on named local pomegranate cultivars rather than generic produce: varieties such as Salakhani, Sawa, Surahanar, La Rash, Malasi, Shirin Karali, Kawa Hanar, and Ababayli each get their own display, reflecting decades of local cultivation around Halabja's particular soil and climate

02

The mystery stays covered

Recent editions have filled as many as 650 booths and drawn crowds in the hundreds of thousands over three days, making it one of the larger harvest festivals in the Kurdistan Region and a substantial source of seasonal income for area farmers

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Farming families from across Halabja's districts bring their harvest into a shared public marketplace once a year

Water and renewal

Living ritual

turning an agricultural season into a communal event that also functions as a showcase of the province's identity beyond its history as the site of the 1988 chemical attack

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Expect wet routes, blocked streets, and slower movement around river, beach, or water zones.

What to wear

Comfortable outdoor clothing suited to cool autumn weather, with layers for temperature changes between day and evening, and sturdy shoes for walking among crowded booths.

Safety

Keep distance from unsafe water edges and follow local crowd or weather warnings.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Halabja you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

IQD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.18 N, 45.99 EOpen in Google Maps

Halabja, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Nearest airportISU — Jalal Talabani
TransportExpect wet routes, blocked streets, and slower movement around river, beach, or water zones.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Halabja you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Halabja via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Halabja, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable outdoor clothing suited to cool autumn weather, with layers for temperature changes between day and evening, and sturdy shoes for walking among crowded booths.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Iraq and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Halabja Pomegranate and Autumn Festival?

Halabja Pomegranate and Autumn Festival is listed for Past edition: 30 October 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Halabja Pomegranate and Autumn Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Halabja, Iraq. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Halabja, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

How big is it?

Medium: 250000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLhanaryhalabja.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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