Amedi

Amedi is a small Assyrian and Kurdish town in Iraqi Kurdistan|Northern Iraq.

Introduction

Travel to Amedi

Take a taxi there and a taxi back. There is usually a waiting area at the entrance of the city (there's only one way in) where taxi drivers come and take people to all surrounding villages and cities.

Transportation in Amedi

What to see in Amedi

There are also ruins from the Assyrian perioid and ruins of a synagogue and a church in the small town.

Top Muslim Travel Tips in Amedi

This is one of the most beautiful natural spots in the Middle east. The stunning view of mountain tops ranging into the horizon is a scene to remember. Most tourists like to visit the silav waterfall while they are in Amedi. The water comes from a natural spring high up the mountain, many tourist follow the path up or just relax and enjoy a nice cold watermelon with the sound of the waterfall in the background. The city itself is a thing of beauty mainly when observed from a mountain top above. Some Muslims are lucky enough to spend time in the various plantations and fruit farms (that also provide a place to sleep due to sleep due to the hospitable nature of the local residents) where you can enjoy grapes straight off the vine, or pick apples and fig right off the tree. The self-sustaining nature of the area is one to admire.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Amedi

People from the world over have visited Amedi to purchase liters upon liters of their famous tahini (cooked sesame seed dip). They also have some of the purest honey in the region.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Amedi

There are several restaurants around the silav waterfall touristic center that serve some of the most delicious kebabs.

Amedi has one of the purest waters in the regions of Dohuk and Kurdistan. Usually when the American Army came to find water around Dohuk their main source of water was in Amedi.

Stay safe as a Muslim in Amedi

Make sure you understand the risks of driving while you are there. Most visitors prefer taking the inexpensive taxis. Be prepared for a bumpy ride as the drive at high speeds along the mountain sides.

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