On Sunday, 8 February 2026, **Wikimedia Iraq User Group** celebrated the 25th birthday of **Wikipedia** in Baghdad. The celebration took place at the American Space at the **American University of Baghdad**, marking a historic milestone for our community. The event brought together a total of **28 attendees**, including community members, students, and guests. This event was especially significant as it marked the first time we gathered Wikimedians from across Iraq in one place. The event included attendees from eight cities: Sulaymaniyah, Ramadi, Fallujah, Karbala, Mosul, Maysan, Erbil, and Baghdad. For the first time, Wikimedia Iraq User Group took full responsibility for organizing transportation for all attendees, as well as providing accommodation for participants traveling from outside Baghdad. This was also the first time the user group managed logistics at this scale, reflecting our growing organizational capacity and commitment to inclusivity and nationwide representation.…