Baghdad, Sept. 2 -- The Great Mosque of Al Nuri, one of Iraq's most iconic landmarks, reopened in Mosul's Old City on Monday, September 1, eight years after it was destroyed by ISIS militants.

The mosque, famous for its leaning al-Hadba minaret, was reconstructed under a USD 50 million heritage project led by UNESCO and funded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The "Revive the Spirit of Mosul" initiative not only restored the al-Nuri Mosque but also rebuilt the war-damaged Al-Tahera and Al-Sa'a churches, along with several traditional homes in the historic quarters of the city. The reconstruction aims to preserve Mosul's cultural identity and symbolises hope for coexistence among its diverse communities.

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al...