This year, the Xmas and the Eid Al-Adhha'a occurd almost simultaneously. Dr. Amin invited all the members of the team to spend these events in Iraq and to extend the journey to other countries and we accepted. Dr. Amin was waiting in Turkey and escorted us to Iraq.
The Iraqi-Turkish BordersWe entered the city of Dohuk and from there we went to Erbil (the capital of Kurdistan Region in Iraq, an semi-independent area). Many places of interest can be found there. The next day we were invited to a Kurdish wedding ceremony.
Erbil Castle
The Market and the Castle
The Castle and "Dikakin"Next was the city of Sulaimaniya; we were impressed by the rapid development and wide spread construction.
A new Mosque
Al- Shasty Street (or the 60th street in English)
Then we went ahead to Darbandikhan, where a big dam and a large lake can be seen.
Few houses (Darbandikhan)
The main street of Darbandikhan (you can see the flag of the Iraqi Kurdish communist party, small red one)From there, we visited Khanaqeen, a small town near the Iranian borders. Dr. Amin visited his grandfather's grave there.
The encrypted words: this is the grave of Muhammed Amin Abullatif Al-Dawoody, died Thursday 1955 (he was 29 years old at that time, mostly from typhoid)Finally, was the Iranian borders, and we entered Iran from Almuntheria point.
The Iranian Borders
The Parki Azadi (or The Freedom Park)
AlKhomainy poster in TehranWe spent 2 days in Tehran; next was Malaysia. The city of Kuala Lumpur is a target for many tourists, many ethnic groups can be found and they are living together happily.
In the way of going to Kuala Lumpur
Near the China Town
The Twin Towers (KLCC)
In middle of the street in KLL
China Town and Market
The KL Tower
Inside the KLCC, A cancer group ...Finally, we proceded to Australia and from there we went back to our country and Dr. Amin to Iraq.
Amin going back to IraqWe thank Dr. Amin and his family for their hospitality, and thanks to the people of Turkey, Iraq, Iran , and Malaysia.
Happy New Year, Merry Xmas, and "Eidkoom Mubarak".
All the best...
Team Neurology4MRCP
This new mock, entitled "a Stroked Patient!" and written by Dr. O Amin, covers important aspects of stroke with many past examination themes. It is for MRCPI (Ireland) part I examination (useful also to study for MRCP UK). Can be downloaded from our official website.
Our new MRCP UK and MRCP Ireland Neurology Mock for part I examination has been launched, entitled "Your Patient has a Brain Tumor!", and is free to download in a zipped PDF.
The Iraqi-Turkish Borders
Erbil Castle
The Market and the Castle
The Castle and "Dikakin"
A new Mosque
Al- Shasty Street (or the 60th street in English)
Few houses (Darbandikhan)
The main street of Darbandikhan (you can see the flag of the Iraqi Kurdish communist party, small red one)
The encrypted words: this is the grave of Muhammed Amin Abullatif Al-Dawoody, died Thursday 1955 (he was 29 years old at that time, mostly from typhoid)
The Iranian Borders
The Parki Azadi (or The Freedom Park)
AlKhomainy poster in Tehran
In the way of going to Kuala Lumpur
Near the China Town
The Twin Towers (KLCC)
In middle of the street in KLL
China Town and Market
The KL Tower
Inside the KLCC, A cancer group ...
Amin going back to Iraq