The Iraqi dance style is called "Kawleeya" and had been influenced by the gulf khaliji dances, including the hair tossing which is done much faster and has exuberant swing between the moves. Kawleeya are a gypsy group in Iraq. Before the Iraqi war, Kawleeya was a disgraceful dance. It was only performed by common people (by gypsies), hence the bad reputation of this dance. However, after the war things have changed and Kawleeya is danced at different social events. | Culturabia

Babylon Kabob |📍Canton, MI As an Iraqi, I can’t tell you how happy I am to see a clean, authentic Iraqi spot right here in Canton. Babylon Kabob is a small family-owned mom & pop shop. It’s the only Iraqi restaurant in Canton, and they’re serving up food that feels like home. Their kabobs are a must: juicy, perfectly grilled, and not oily like the typical ones, which is why I loved them so much. They’ve also got all the classics like charcoal chicken, falafel, dolma, grilled meats, sandwiches,