How do National Day celebrations affect traffic and road movement in Baghdad?

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Traffic becomes noticeably heavier in the late afternoon and evening, especially along Abu Nuwas Street, Karrada, and avenues heading toward the Grand Festivities Square. Active security checkpoints and periodic street closures for pedestrian crowds can increase travel times across central Baghdad. For more: [Iraqi National Day (October 3): History, Baghdad Celebrations, and Visitor Guide](https://visit-iraq.com/en/blog/iraqi-national-day-october-3-history-baghdad-celebrations-and-visitor-guide)