First Impressions of Najaf, Iraq 🇮🇶

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    Najaf, Iraq ➖ After catching an 8-hour bus from Basra, I had arrived in the 2nd holiest city in Iraq, Najaf. My first mission was to get a taxi and find a hotel to stay the night at. I met a friendly guy who dropped me off near the centre of town and I walked to what I thought would be a good hotel. Good is an understatement for the hotel, it was exceptional! After having a short rest it was time to explore and check out the holy shrine of Imam Ali, what an incredible sight it was. I even met a friendly local called Azhar who showed me around the area and bought me some dinner, he was an incredible guy!
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    * TIMESTAMPS *
    0:00 Taxi
    3:40 Hotel hunt
    7:00 $50 hotel
    13:33 Imam Ali's Holy Shrine
    19:50 Dinner with Azhar
    #najaf #iraq #lukedamant

Комментарии • 1,3 тыс.

  • @iraqivibes8990
    @iraqivibes8990 2 года назад +649

    شباب ، حطو تحية ولايك للأخ أزهر .. لأنه مثقف وحباب وكريم وقام بالواجب مع الزائر الاسترالي لووك .. وعكس صورة حضارية عراقية أصيلة بكرم الضيافة ومساعدة الغرباء

    • @antar0765
      @antar0765 Год назад +5

      الله يحفظك اهل عراق

    • @mohamedmoo3556
      @mohamedmoo3556 Год назад +8

      وحت ابو التكسي ما اخذ هواية

    • @GUEVARA1
      @GUEVARA1 Год назад +3

      ​@@mohamedmoo3556 شيقربلك 😂❤

    • @user-ju8re1mi3q
      @user-ju8re1mi3q Год назад +6

      @@GUEVARA1 ⚘️⚘️🙂🙂

    • @hussienali2320
      @hussienali2320 Год назад +2

      ​@@user-ju8re1mi3q بارك الله بيك تحياتي الك اخوك من بغداد

  • @abodyriad1902
    @abodyriad1902 2 года назад +386

    نشكر الاخ ازهر المحترم عاشت ايدك وبيض الله وجهك يا ابن الاصول على هاي الوكفة الجميله مثلت العراق وشعب العراق وكرمهم اتمنى تشوف تعليقي وتعرف كل العراقيين الي شافو هذا الفلوق فخورين بيك يا اصيل وحتى الاجانب معجبين بحضرتك

    • @braqala
      @braqala 2 года назад +23

      اي والله . هذا هو العراقي ابن الرافدين. المقوالة انت في العراق ما جاية من فراغ . يمكن الأخ ازهر بالنسبة له عمل شئ بسيط بس له تأثير كبير ورفع اسم بلدى احسن من السياسيين . ومثل الأخ نحن فخورين بيك اكثر مما تتوقع

    • @abodyriad1902
      @abodyriad1902 2 года назад +5

      @@braqala احسنت

    • @muhamedsameer4846
      @muhamedsameer4846 2 года назад +3

      اي والله

    • @user-gf8vz7ut9s
      @user-gf8vz7ut9s 2 года назад +9

      انت وامثالك تعكسون صورة جميلة عن بلدنا فعشت ياصاحب الروح الجميلة ابن العراق ازهر

    • @user-xo9gr2li7t
      @user-xo9gr2li7t 2 года назад +4

      اي ولله عاشت ايده بين صوره حلوه عن العراق

  • @vishwasviranivv
    @vishwasviranivv 2 года назад +603

    People like Azhar proves our world is a very fine place to live in.

    • @ielea9068
      @ielea9068 2 года назад +1

      Go to the iraq

    • @Sayed.Haschemi.
      @Sayed.Haschemi. 2 года назад +28

      Shia people in General are very nice people.

    • @GUEVARA1
      @GUEVARA1 Год назад +4

      ​@@Sayed.Haschemi. ❤

    • @Sherryjo
      @Sherryjo 8 месяцев назад

      my mums name and its truueee

  • @angrypencil8485
    @angrypencil8485 2 года назад +76

    25:40 the restaurant owner is an absolute legend. Seeing you and azhar fight over who will pay the bill, he decided to take back the bill itself 😂 . Such a great guy ❤️

  • @DrAliWD
    @DrAliWD 2 года назад +240

    That restaurant manager wanted to pay for the meal instead of Azhar but Azhar insisted.
    These people are very kind 🤍

    • @LukeDamant
      @LukeDamant  2 года назад +50

      So kind, its amazing 😌

    • @padkirsch
      @padkirsch 2 года назад +22

      @@LukeDamant does Azhar have an Instagram or anything? That guy is amazing and great guide ❤️🌿🕊️

    • @ielea9068
      @ielea9068 2 года назад +15

      Because you are in Iraq

    • @Hemoode1994
      @Hemoode1994 2 года назад +1

      مرحبا صديقي ممكن تساعدني في الهجره الئ بلادكم ارغب في حياه حره كريمه اريد العيش فقط بسلام @@LukeDamant

    • @Hemoode1994
      @Hemoode1994 2 года назад

      @@LukeDamant مرحبا صديقي ممكن تساعدني في الهجره الئ بلادكم بليز

  • @user-py9xv4wz7j
    @user-py9xv4wz7j 2 года назад +33

    انا سعودي بس شعب العراق ماله مثيل في المساعده والنخوه فديت أهل العراق الحبيب ربي يحفظكم يارب على وضعهم الصعب والحروب بس تبقى النخوه العراقيه الاصيله ❤😘

  • @user-ju8re1mi3q
    @user-ju8re1mi3q 2 года назад +339

    أنا ممتن حقًا لكل التعليقات الرائعة التي أقرأها وأشعر بالخجل لأنها تعليقات جدا كبيرة بالنسبة لي ، وهذا شيء صغير ما فعلته لأنني أفعل ذلك مع العديد من الأصدقاء الأجانب وهي عاداتي وأنا أحب أن أكون كذلك قادر على خدمة الناس وأود أن أشكر جزيل الشكر صديقي لوك ، لقد كانت المرة الأولى التي أقابله فيها لم نكن نعرف بعض سابقا.
    I'm really grateful for all amazing comments I'm reading and feel shy because it's such a kind huge comments for me this is a small thing what I did because I do it with many foreign friends and it's my habits and I like to be able to services the people and I would like to thank a lot my friend Luke it was the first time for me to meet him we don'tknoweachother before this time.

    • @kadumaliahmed-8137
      @kadumaliahmed-8137 2 года назад +27

      انت رجل محترم وراقي جدا. بارك الله فيك وباهلك الكرام الذين ابدعوا في تربيتك وزرع المباديء والاخلاق فيك.

    • @user-gp8nf6ug4v
      @user-gp8nf6ug4v 2 года назад +17

      أفتخر بيك ياأبن العراق الأصيل 💚

    • @Maryam-ux3lb
      @Maryam-ux3lb 2 года назад +15

      ابن مديتني أفتخر بخلقك وكرمك، تحياتنا الك من الولايات المتحدة.

    • @user-oe3mq1pd2z
      @user-oe3mq1pd2z 2 года назад +12

      انت بطل وبارك الله بيك اخويه العزيز

    • @alial_badri7232
      @alial_badri7232 2 года назад +13

      بيضت وجوهنا يعيني الناصريه تُقرئك السلام

  • @recruitmentch
    @recruitmentch Год назад +37

    I'm Kurdish from northern Iraq but both of my surgeon parents did their medical studies and work experience rotations all over southern Iraq. Being an 80's baby, most of my childhood years in the 80's involved me visiting them in Baghdad, Samarra, Najaf, Karbala, Samawah and Baqubah. I've been lucky to live in the UK, Italy, Switzerland, France and Luxembourg, but I can never explain to you just how loving and welcoming the Arabs of southern Iraq are. My parents would be busy working in their clinics when I'd visit them and the locals who they were staying with would literally take care of me like I was their child. It now feels like it was a whole other time and place, such was the pure love, welcome and unadulterated care without expecting anything in return. I always felt so at home, and my dad still misses the years he spent in those communities. The Iran Iraq war is what changed everything. Division and suffering perpetrated and escalated through external meddling. We Kurds suffered a lot, but I'm still proud to call people all over Iraq my people.

    • @heider6072
      @heider6072 Год назад +5

      لقد اجتمعت كل شياطين الانس والجن ضد هذا الشعب ليدمروا تلك الطيبة التي أوجدها الله تعالى في سكان هذه البلاد وقد اختارها أنبياء الله تعالى واولياءه مكانا لرسالتهم إلى البشرية في أن الإنسان هو خليفة الله تعالى من حيث الرحمة والشفقة والكرم واللطف والحلم وكل صفات الخير
      شكرا لانك ذكرتنا بتلك الايام

  • @mohyG
    @mohyG 2 года назад +341

    Luke I am from Afghanistan and a shia living in Australia, you have to go to Iraq for Arbaeen it will be a once in a lifetime experience you will not regret it please show the world about our beautiful religion. If you think you have seen hospitality you will be shocked to see this event.

    • @rubyblue4945
      @rubyblue4945 2 года назад +13

      Ya Ali Madad ( AS) ✨

    • @user-iq8kg3en6j
      @user-iq8kg3en6j 2 года назад +7

      تحيه طيبه يا حبيبي من بغداد

    • @tahirshah5134
      @tahirshah5134 2 года назад +1

      @@rubyblue4945 ❤️PEER MAULA ALI A.S MADAD❤️

    • @someone-uo1xb
      @someone-uo1xb 2 года назад +3

      OMG YES I HOPE HE SEES THIS COMMENT AND GOES TO IRAQ FOR ARBAEEN ONCE😭

    • @fioreya
      @fioreya 2 года назад +1

      yeah exactly:)

  • @marinamuhlhaus4844
    @marinamuhlhaus4844 2 года назад +701

    I‘m a Turkish woman living in Germany and I’ve visited Najaf just once and I am missing it soooo much 🥺❤️ thank you for taking us around

    • @NS-yx4rx
      @NS-yx4rx 2 года назад +6

      👍hope you visit canada one day

    • @user-ev5wl2vu4n
      @user-ev5wl2vu4n 2 года назад +20

      Her zaman hoş geldiniz Irak ikinci eviniz

    • @aliabdulhadi8605
      @aliabdulhadi8605 2 года назад +13

      Najaf ist schön

    • @als3zAli
      @als3zAli 2 года назад +5

      🇮🇶❤️🇮🇶

    • @user-yg2yc4rk4i
      @user-yg2yc4rk4i 2 года назад +3

      انا من النجف أتمنى انكون اصدقاء

  • @trueoz3950
    @trueoz3950 Год назад +68

    My Dad moved from Saudi to Iraq and he said it was like going to heaven. Very helping people

    • @Hussein_IRAK
      @Hussein_IRAK 11 месяцев назад +4

      اهلا و سهلا بكم
      من اي مدينة بالسعودية

  • @elkurdo227
    @elkurdo227 2 года назад +114

    تحية كبيره الى أزهر العراقي الاصيل! من اربيل كل الحب و الاحترام الى اهل الجنوب الله يحفظكم

    • @namru7329
      @namru7329 2 года назад +12

      وتحيات اهل الجنوب الاخواننا الأكراد أطيب ناس

    • @ii6561
      @ii6561 2 года назад +11

      تحياتي من الجنوب الئ اخواننا الاكراد

    • @sadikalbatat1921
      @sadikalbatat1921 2 года назад +10

      ويحفظك ياطيب وكل أهلنا في كردستان العراق

    • @user-dy3gd8lu6z
      @user-dy3gd8lu6z Год назад +1

      النجف تابعه الفرات الأوسط مو جنوب الجنوب البصره والعماره والناصريه

  • @ukd4119
    @ukd4119 2 года назад +597

    the hospitality and generosity of these people is amazing

    • @LukeDamant
      @LukeDamant  2 года назад +121

      Yeah, everyone here is willing to help out :)

    • @user-xt6xl1dm5c
      @user-xt6xl1dm5c 2 года назад +23

      You are in Iraq

    • @omarshalaby473
      @omarshalaby473 2 года назад +2

      And vice versa

    • @user-ow5yb8dq2n
      @user-ow5yb8dq2n 2 года назад +2

      @Dr مريم 🩺 Your words are incorrect in Iraq, there is no generosity

    • @babalsheek79
      @babalsheek79 2 года назад +6

      yes we are.

  • @rubyblue4945
    @rubyblue4945 2 года назад +83

    Quotation by Imam Ali ( AS) ✨
    “People are of two types, they are either your brothers in faith or your equals in humanity.”-Ali Ibn Abi Talib💕🥰✨✨

    • @user-rd6vr9nr1y
      @user-rd6vr9nr1y 2 года назад

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @FCB-hu4je
      @FCB-hu4je 2 года назад +2

      ياعلي

    • @FCB-hu4je
      @FCB-hu4je 2 года назад

      ياحسن ياحسبن ياعباس ام محمد ام البنين

  • @NorwaysBasra
    @NorwaysBasra 2 года назад +216

    شكر خاص الى الاخ ازهر المحترم .ابن ناس ومحترم ومثقف وبيضت وجه العراق بأكمله من خلال تعاملك الطيب مع Mr. LUKE

    • @user-wu7zb1tl9c
      @user-wu7zb1tl9c 2 года назад +8

      بارك الله فيك اخي ازهر ❤️

    • @zaidgp1485
      @zaidgp1485 2 года назад

      غير قطه ابو التكسيي هههههههههههههه
      كروته 3

    • @NorwaysBasra
      @NorwaysBasra 2 года назад

      @@zaidgp1485 سائق التاكسي رجع له ٥ آلاف وأخذ ٢٥ الف لكن الأسترالي اصر أن يعطيه ٣٠ الف.تقدر تعيد الفيديو وستلاحظ هذا الشي.

    • @zaidgp1485
      @zaidgp1485 2 года назад

      @@NorwaysBasra 25 الف لهاي المسافه حبيبي اني اشتغل تكسي

    • @mouhmmedadil9782
      @mouhmmedadil9782 11 месяцев назад

      Bro it's mr damant
      Not mr luke

  • @Spiritmantra
    @Spiritmantra 2 года назад +29

    There are only lucky people who visit holy cities like Karbala and Najaf and you are one of them . Super super lucky ❤️

  • @oriy294
    @oriy294 2 года назад +27

    I can say Azhar is an example of a real Iraqi, it makes them proud to share his best with his guests. 💯 if you accept
    their invitation, you make them very happy.
    I've never seen such amazing place in the world.

  • @rayf9194
    @rayf9194 2 года назад +338

    Another Aussie here, Iraq is one country I thought I would never want to visit, mainly due to media portrayal of the country. But wow, not what I expected and the people are exceptional, I'm sold on Iraq and hope to visit one day.

    • @hassunibassunibassuni3272
      @hassunibassunibassuni3272 2 года назад +25

      I'm Iraqi 24 years old but I'm in Germany since my childhood and the last time I was in Iraq Bagdad was In 2012 and it was the best vacation for me because the people are very friendly and the food was amazing and the activities were very fun there you should also visit Iraq brother you will get the visa very fast

    • @ahmedaj3636
      @ahmedaj3636 2 года назад +7

      You’re welcome anytime. Be glad to help you out.

    • @sparklingsun5223
      @sparklingsun5223 2 года назад +7

      I'm an Iraqi from Australia and recently visited Baghdad to see relatives -- can safely say it was an absolute blast! I really encourage you to visit Iraq one day, you'll love it.

    • @uniquesubstance2353
      @uniquesubstance2353 2 года назад +1

      You very welcome my man
      The problem is people they believe the media like what they say about my country but you see the truth

    • @rolfen
      @rolfen 2 года назад +2

      The whole middle east is pretty amazing.

  • @afatima9957
    @afatima9957 2 года назад +266

    As a Pakistani Muslim I'm so happy to see you there in Iraq visiting one of the very most sacred and holy place for us. You are so lucky to get to be there and see it with your eyes. Many Muslims around the world especially in Pakistan wish heartily and pray that they could get to breath in that air and experience to touch the soil of najaf. I wish everyone could go there who wishes. I'm a fan your channel is addictive positively and I like your reviews you are so funny, honest and friendly. Such a bright soul and joyful. I wish the best life for you lots of love from Pakistan. Please come to Pakistan again and come to Lahore too..

    • @user-iq8kg3en6j
      @user-iq8kg3en6j 2 года назад +8

      تحيه لك من بغداد

    • @afatima9957
      @afatima9957 2 года назад +5

      @@user-iq8kg3en6j شكرا لك، القبعات قبالة لكم من باكستان أيضا.

    • @user-sh9bb8mr6t
      @user-sh9bb8mr6t 2 года назад +8

      حبيبي أن شاء الله تجي للنجف

    • @wizzy1223
      @wizzy1223 2 года назад +16

      The most sacred and Holly place is is Mecca ..... That is basic Islamic knowledge 🤦

    • @afatima9957
      @afatima9957 2 года назад +1

      @@wizzy1223 I edited

  • @habox7
    @habox7 2 года назад +86

    Azhar is the true representative of Iraqi people. I'm so proud of him.

    • @habox7
      @habox7 2 года назад

      @كارلوس you don't know me 😂

    • @habox7
      @habox7 2 года назад

      @كارلوس كارلوس النجفي... شلون رهمتها ولك 😂

    • @habox7
      @habox7 2 года назад

      @كارلوس ما افتهمتك😂... بس اذا قصدك اني استعمل مترجم؟ لا ما استعمل مترجم

  • @salaha3821
    @salaha3821 2 года назад +25

    What an interesting video, as a Palestinian I’m so proud of my lovely people in Iraq 🇮🇶
    كل الحب والاحترام لاهلنا بالعراق اهل الاصل والكرم والنخوة اخوكم من فلسطين.

  • @efielfiani
    @efielfiani 2 года назад +91

    people are so kind, Azhar is the best, he is amazing kind💖✨ greetings from Indonesia Luke✨

    • @kadumaliahmed-8137
      @kadumaliahmed-8137 2 года назад +4

      iraqi people like this. kind, friendly, generous. anyone visits iraq can see it clearly. greetings to lovely indonesia and its nice people.

  • @BalliFabrications
    @BalliFabrications 2 года назад +275

    Not going to lie, these videos of iraq etc have totally changed my perception of these countries.
    So refreshing to see honest unbiased everyday life and how generous and grateful iraqi people are. Class mate 👍

    • @toota1052
      @toota1052 2 года назад +11

      History started in Iraq. the first letters in the world came from this land. its rich history and great legacy

    • @sherkhan8135
      @sherkhan8135 2 года назад

      You can see women in hijab in everywhere in holy shrine. All is fraud of media.

    • @uniquesubstance2353
      @uniquesubstance2353 2 года назад +2

      Thanks my brother

    • @sherkhan8135
      @sherkhan8135 2 года назад +2

      @@uniquesubstance2353 do not thank him. Why you are thanking him?

    • @GUEVARA1
      @GUEVARA1 Год назад +1

      ​@@sherkhan8135 وشبيها

  • @namru7329
    @namru7329 2 года назад +21

    ازهر بيضت وجهنا تحياتي الك والكل شخص يعكس صوره طيبه عن العراق ❤

  • @MSalmanAlvi
    @MSalmanAlvi 2 года назад +52

    amazing city Assalam o alkum love you iraqi peoples from pakistan.

  • @rizzorizzo2311
    @rizzorizzo2311 11 месяцев назад +10

    Was in Najaf for 5 months in 05. Even then as the occupiers the people were so friendly and inviting. It was a pretty safe area then and we would just patrol around and stop and engage with the people and they were always so hospitable. I’ve always wanted to go back there and visit as a tourist. Still have friends from there I met back then that I still talk to every few years.

  • @AHMED-fj9tn
    @AHMED-fj9tn 2 года назад +84

    Imam Ali is a brave and just man♥

  • @vasebreak8800
    @vasebreak8800 2 года назад +87

    Azhar is such a good guy ❤️❤️ his hospitality just touched my heart🥺 he has a very rich heart ❤️

  • @Anunnaki-0x
    @Anunnaki-0x 2 года назад +164

    It’s so embarrassing to Azhar when you offered him money, it’s like someone gives you a gift and you are offering money to him, love your videos and Happy Australia Day 🇦🇺❤️

    • @babalsheek79
      @babalsheek79 2 года назад +5

      yes it's true.

    • @TheUnknownShadow03
      @TheUnknownShadow03 2 года назад +7

      yeah I felt second hand embarrassment for him when je did that like as you compared very well, it is disrespectful to do that, and Luke should know to be smart enough not to do that when Azhar literally told him about the culture of offering foreigners everything...

    • @ielea9068
      @ielea9068 2 года назад

      Because you are in Iraq
      Go to the iraq please ❤️🙏

  • @mahmoodshakir1418
    @mahmoodshakir1418 2 года назад +16

    اهلا وسهلا سيد لوك في العراق
    بلد الكرم والظيافه هذا هو
    العراق العظيم باهله وناسه
    الطيبين والراقين في التعامل
    مع ظيوف العراق

  • @jojoanoo202
    @jojoanoo202 2 года назад +17

    سلام وتحيه الى الاخ ازهر المحترم شكرا على ضيافتك الكريمة نتشرف 👍❤

  • @ElsaAndAnnie
    @ElsaAndAnnie 2 года назад +67

    Iraqi people are so friendly and generous! Amazing! That guy who paid for showarma is very kind and generous

  • @muralstook6244
    @muralstook6244 2 года назад +20

    شكرا لك لانك ارسلت صورة جميلة عن العراق وشكرا للاخ ازهر الذي قام بالواجب وقام بتمثيل اخلاق العراقيين 💖🇮🇶💖

  • @MrDracula0000
    @MrDracula0000 2 года назад +56

    beautiful visit you should've stayed in Iraq more and showed us more about that beautiful country, media made it seem pretty different

  • @hassansheen7116
    @hassansheen7116 Год назад +8

    تحيه للاخ ازهر بيض الله وجهك واهلا وسهلا بالاخ من استراليا حياكم الله

  • @hassan-ph5hk
    @hassan-ph5hk 2 года назад +97

    azhar was a gem! i’ve been waiting for this video, been following up with your Iraq series videos. visiting Najaf or Karbala will never disappoint, i hope to visit one day as my religious duty.

  • @peppapig3761
    @peppapig3761 2 года назад +61

    I see how you’ve grown as a young man visiting these beautiful countries and experiences great hospitality from local and less fortunate people financially but still show visitors great love and great respect. From Wimbledon London

  • @user-px1en3rh2d
    @user-px1en3rh2d 2 года назад +12

    موقف جميل ورائع من الاخ ازهر ينقل صورة جميلة عن اخلاق وكرم الشعب العراقي ...فديو جميل ارجو الترجمة الى العربية

  • @hakemz.
    @hakemz. Год назад +19

    Wow this is eye opening, the medias indeed showing only the negative sides and brainwashing people about the reality of one, that's kinda sad. I am just glad that Luke can be able to show pure authenticity on his vlogs on his own willingness. 🇵🇭💖🇮🇶

    • @GUEVARA1
      @GUEVARA1 Год назад +1

    • @marya5382
      @marya5382 10 месяцев назад

      Yes, this media is only trying to show the negative aspects

  • @cryptopro2823
    @cryptopro2823 2 года назад +38

    My favourite guy to watch. He has sacrificed a lot for these videos to be uploaded. Its really cool to see you in my city Najaf. The name najaf came after the sea dried. It means dry land. The shrine of imam ali alayhi salam is always a pleasure to see. The people and their hospitality. Its really nice to see you walking on these streets. Najafs best place to visit is rawan street. I do highly recommend visiting karbala. Its known to be heaven on earth. Good luck bro. If you were with any iraqi friend they wouldnt let you pay. We like to host our invitations. That guy you met was awesome.

  • @Arjumand_Ali
    @Arjumand_Ali 2 года назад +92

    As I belong to Shia Muslims Community , very happy to see in Holy place Najaf. Allah Almighty have awarded you with ziayarat(meaning visiting holy place) of Imam Ali (AS) ,The Lion Of Allah Almighty

    • @LukeDamant
      @LukeDamant  2 года назад +32

      I hope you get to visit one day too. Amazing place

    • @Arjumand_Ali
      @Arjumand_Ali 2 года назад +1

      Thankyou so much .

    • @Arjumand_Ali
      @Arjumand_Ali 2 года назад +3

      Bye the way you should had visit Pakistan in winter too, you would find the places more beautiful ❤️

    • @iamnoone6624
      @iamnoone6624 2 года назад +2

      Me too

    • @user-rq2lz1hu6y
      @user-rq2lz1hu6y 2 года назад

      لكن لا يوجد شيء يسمى اسلام شيعي،
      يوجد فقط دين اسلامي ودين شيعي

  • @armanp2866
    @armanp2866 2 года назад +222

    Love and respect to Iraqi people from iran 🇮🇷 ❤ 🇮🇶. Very lovely people.

  • @toniolichtle
    @toniolichtle 2 года назад +23

    Beautiful country, amazing people !! I really want to visit Irak!!!! Thank you Luke for showing me the real people of Irak!!!

    • @user-lz8ft7dg9k
      @user-lz8ft7dg9k Год назад +2

      Yes, they are the Iraqis who have all the attributes of Islam, and from the nature of the Arabs is generosity and hospitality to danger

    • @toniolichtle
      @toniolichtle Год назад

      @@user-lz8ft7dg9k nice, but why always bring out the religion? If you come to our polynesian islands in South Pacific , you will be told we are nice welcoming people not that we have all the attributes of Christianity. Western people has been launching rockets and satellites for years, a progress for the whole world. Saudi Arabia sends a satellite (all western technology), they take it as a victory for muslim. Very peculiar.

  • @marcreilly8101
    @marcreilly8101 2 года назад +17

    He even stood and watched you walking away, what a gem.

  • @acia6045
    @acia6045 2 года назад +24

    Am your follower boy , because of you my perception in IRAQ seems changed a lot for good. Really wanted to see and travel there too ... STay safe always Luke !

    • @LukeDamant
      @LukeDamant  2 года назад +8

      You should, its a beautiful country. The people will always welcome you and are very kind. ❤️

    • @acia6045
      @acia6045 2 года назад +2

      @@LukeDamant oh em gee ! It's Luke !!!! Ha ha ha .. Stay safe lil bro !

  • @hannaali6478
    @hannaali6478 Год назад +14

    Azhar was such a kind and generous man❤️

  • @yvettedale6072
    @yvettedale6072 2 года назад +139

    Fantastic video Luke & the most amazing Gentleman. 💕 The hospitality is out of this world better than anywhere I have seen. What fabulous people. Xx

    • @user-xt6xl1dm5c
      @user-xt6xl1dm5c 2 года назад +5

      You are in Iraq

    • @lukaellach9264
      @lukaellach9264 2 года назад +3

      You are in Iraq

    • @user-qu4xr4yu7m
      @user-qu4xr4yu7m 2 года назад +2

      You are an lraq

    • @nadiewn7
      @nadiewn7 2 года назад +3

      That the Iraq you see the oldest civilization that is in our natuer you see it all over Iraq 🇮🇶

    • @user-un6dw6pi5z
      @user-un6dw6pi5z 2 года назад

      شكرا لكي هاذ عادات وتقاليد هيه اكرام الضيف

  • @mrengtop
    @mrengtop 2 года назад +24

    تحية لك أزهر أظهرت صورة مشرفة عن الانسان العراقي وضيافته وكرم أخلاقه... احسنت يا أصيل..🙌

  • @basharaltameemi6570
    @basharaltameemi6570 2 года назад +48

    Luke you are very kind person. I’m glad you are enjoying your trip in Iraq. As an Iraqi Iiving abroad I’m thankful to see my country through your channel!

  • @mayb6134
    @mayb6134 2 года назад +34

    I’ve been watching you videos since you went to Lebanon and now I come across this and I’m genuinely so amazed at how you’re willing to learn and visit these places. As a shia muslim I appreciate seeing this through your videos.

  • @joeymontanaa
    @joeymontanaa Год назад +4

    Please do read about the historic event that happened to Imam Hussain.
    It is absolutely heart wrecking.
    Which is why this is the biggest holy gathering in the world.

  • @awsjamal7068
    @awsjamal7068 2 года назад +25

    I’m proud of my country people , what a kind man azhir ❤️ , Am living in US and enjoying you videos Luke 👏

    • @hashh2019
      @hashh2019 2 года назад

      Woww- love to visit Iraq one day. Where in the US are you in- im in the US too.

  • @Raxteer
    @Raxteer 2 года назад +22

    Love from Pakistan, such a nice holy place with hospitality peoples 👉🇮🇶👈 :)

    • @user-iq8kg3en6j
      @user-iq8kg3en6j 2 года назад +2

      تحيه طيبه لكم من بغداد

    • @Raxteer
      @Raxteer 2 года назад +2

      @@rih. inshallah one day I will come this is my dream now💚

  • @All_About_Coc
    @All_About_Coc 2 года назад +154

    Wow ! Such a beautiful mosque..Love to Iraq from Sri Lanka 🇮🇶❤️🇱🇰

    • @LukeDamant
      @LukeDamant  2 года назад +8

      🙏🙏🇱🇰🇱🇰

    • @All_About_Coc
      @All_About_Coc 2 года назад +3

      @@LukeDamant It will be awesome if we could get series of vlogs like this here in Sri Lanka...Welcome 🇱🇰💞

    • @user-dh4hi9dd3q
      @user-dh4hi9dd3q 2 года назад +1

      it is not mosque but the shrine of imam ali

    • @noemiledingham7737
      @noemiledingham7737 2 года назад

      wow! that’s a beautiful mosque

    • @GUEVARA1
      @GUEVARA1 Год назад +1

  • @user-si7hf3xj9c
    @user-si7hf3xj9c 2 года назад +13

    تحية الاخ العراقي واللة رفعت روسنا 👍❤️

  • @user-yo6gr7bi7i
    @user-yo6gr7bi7i 2 года назад +15

    Wow, I liked your videos that talk about Iraq in the same visit, Imam Ali Peace be upon him

  • @user-gw4qz6fe1x
    @user-gw4qz6fe1x 2 года назад +4

    بارك الله بيك حبيبي أزهر وصاحب المطعم أنتم الوجه الحقيقي للبلد وأبناء البلد ما مقصيرين كلكم ذوق واحترام وحب عاشت ايدك والله يوفقكم بحق محمد وال محمد

  • @monicamccarthy3932
    @monicamccarthy3932 2 года назад +47

    Azhar is such a great guy, so generous. Very impressed. I was shocked to see that the hotel receptionist wanted to hold on to your passport; that's ridiculous. Did they finally agree to give it back?

    • @ahmedaj3636
      @ahmedaj3636 2 года назад +11

      It’s common in the Middle East to leave your passport at the reception. Definitely wrong idea thu!

    • @georginaghazal2874
      @georginaghazal2874 2 года назад +6

      It is common over there as a way to guarantee getting paid by the customer

    • @firstblood2735
      @firstblood2735 Год назад +2

      @@ahmedaj3636 even in turkey i leave my passport

    • @user-lz8ft7dg9k
      @user-lz8ft7dg9k Год назад +2

      Yes, they are the Iraqis who have all the attributes of Islam, and from the nature of the Arabs is generosity and hospitality to danger

    • @user-sw8xj7ke9j
      @user-sw8xj7ke9j 10 месяцев назад +3

      Dear brother, the passport stays with the employee is normal, the police call the hotel employees this time, and usually when I leave the hotel, even if this is Iraqi, they will take his passport or the identity of the country of Iraq in safety and the Iraqi people are generous and thank you Hello

  • @eyebike
    @eyebike 2 года назад +10

    عاشت ايدك ازهر ... والله انت ذهب

  • @darose810
    @darose810 2 года назад +65

    Yayy another video! Thanks Luke.. great stuff. So raw, authentic and love the energy you have delivering content

    • @LukeDamant
      @LukeDamant  2 года назад +8

      Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed :)

    • @Mr_Mojo_Risin
      @Mr_Mojo_Risin 2 года назад +1

      Hopefully the hotel employee gave your passport back to you. Losing that is a nightmare. Great video as always.

  • @kevinw.2158
    @kevinw.2158 2 года назад +19

    Amazing People - Wonderful Country - nice Blog 👍💖

  • @user-ok7tf8qb3x
    @user-ok7tf8qb3x Год назад +4

    شكراً لك يا أزهر كنت أكثر من رائع ربي يعطيك العافيه والله يكثر من امثالك فعلاً رجال محترم

  • @roohizamir5746
    @roohizamir5746 2 года назад +14

    Yesterday Nomac posted Hunza video and showed Lexus guest house and said "here my buddy Luke stayed" Luke Dement you are here everyday, Najaf has a very special place in all Muslims heart forever, Iraqi people deserve a salute for their hospitality even they have suffered very hard time.

  • @haediralmosawi7151
    @haediralmosawi7151 2 года назад +10

    أنا فخور بأني عراقي شكراً جزيلاً لك ازهر
    مرحبا بك لوك في بلدك الثاني العراق 🇮🇶

  • @afshainmalik227
    @afshainmalik227 2 года назад +48

    Wow it is amazing that you visited the shrine of the first imam Ali
    Truly you must be blessed and thanks to the brother who helped you through

  • @ahsanraza-graphicdesignert1609
    @ahsanraza-graphicdesignert1609 2 года назад +16

    Subscribed you as I saw your video about Najaf. I'm a proud Shia Muslim. Love from Pakistan ❤️💯

    • @user-iq8kg3en6j
      @user-iq8kg3en6j 2 года назад

      تحيه طيبه لكم من بغداد

  • @ahmedjumaa3253
    @ahmedjumaa3253 2 года назад +12

    ترفع القبعة للاخ ازهر على هذه الاخلاق و الضيافة

  • @giaot3689
    @giaot3689 2 года назад +27

    😍 Outstanding vlog. Thanks Luke for bringing the real Iraq to us. ❤️

  • @alibaba5751
    @alibaba5751 2 года назад +23

    Nice to see you in Imam Ali (as) shrine brother Love from Pakistan

  • @jhamdan2012
    @jhamdan2012 2 года назад +24

    Dude, although you are too young, but your vlogs are the best of the best. Direct reaction and authentic. You sometimes take risks just to reflect the reality of places you visit so your audience get to see it as real as it gets.

    • @araaweiq6056
      @araaweiq6056 2 года назад

      Take risks, is Iraq dangerous? I am Iraqi, and our country is safe. Do not be deceived by the American media, because America destroyed Iraq without humanity, brutally killed, and now the Americans say that Iraq is dangerous. It is funny. 😂

  • @Seattleshenanigansaroura
    @Seattleshenanigansaroura 2 года назад +31

    Thank you luke and Azhar , amazing video , cant wait for more , its amazing seeing 🇮🇶 iraq in such a beautiful presentation. Amazing generous people and will always be generous. I cant wait to visit , its been 13 years .

    • @LukeDamant
      @LukeDamant  2 года назад +7

      Thank you for watching! yes Iraq is truly amazing

    • @user-xo9gr2li7t
      @user-xo9gr2li7t 2 года назад

      @@LukeDamant ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Hemoode1994
      @Hemoode1994 2 года назад

      مرحبا صديقي ممكن تساعدني في الهجره الئ بلادكم ارغب في حياه حره كريمه اريد العيش فقط بسلام بليز اصدقائي

    • @adolfbitler
      @adolfbitler 2 года назад +1

      @@Hemoode1994 where are you now

  • @APE12A
    @APE12A 2 года назад +20

    A fellow Aussie here! Thx Luke for presenting a great vlog! 👍 Happy Australia day mate!

  • @_Hussaini_
    @_Hussaini_ 2 года назад +28

    Such a beautiful and peaceful place with super kind persons with pure heart ❤️

  • @samcena6685
    @samcena6685 2 года назад +28

    Wow, Najaf also looks so damn good. I really liked hospitality in the restaurant. Especially Azhar is the great guy. 👍

  • @hammerdrive
    @hammerdrive 2 года назад +6

    Good on you mate you realy shows the good sid of Iraq that others can understand the reality
    I wish I can go there one day I am stock in australia been more thane 25 years never visit my lovely country iraq but it's allways inside heart .

    • @LukeDamant
      @LukeDamant  2 года назад +2

      Yes the people are so generous and the places here are magical 🙏

  • @thelion2087
    @thelion2087 10 месяцев назад +3

    During the Ashura months, when visiting Karbala and Najaf, it is a remarkable and unparalleled experience to witness the provision of free services to the public, including food and hospitality, for the entire duration of the holy commemoration of Imam Hussain's death. This extraordinary display of generosity is truly a unique and awe-inspiring phenomenon, unlike anything found elsewhere in the world.

  • @gamingmobile8588
    @gamingmobile8588 2 года назад +5

    I truly love watching your videos. It makes me dream. I wish to visit all these countries. Keep up with your videos love how you blend with people ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @khadijataoukil8074
    @khadijataoukil8074 8 месяцев назад +2

    Omg❤ i like this
    Thank you so much AZHAR is good person 😢
    Big love to IRAQ♡

  • @johnstevenson2890
    @johnstevenson2890 2 года назад +3

    Another great video from this kid, this guy is fearless in travelling to these places, i mentioned in another video, mac is a great guy as well but it was begining to look like a double act, mac has a great channel as well,but this kid i wish i was as brave as him,he gives the view of these countries we do not get to see , all the locals in every video he makes seem very friendly with him,luke solo trips from know on , i stumbled on this guys channel last year, great videos,

  • @a0c.
    @a0c. Год назад +5

    أزهر زلمة معدل
    عفية خوية

  • @shahbazhaider6254
    @shahbazhaider6254 2 года назад +5

    Omg najaf is the most beautiful and peaceful city my eyes have ever seen. It is the city of HAZRAT IMAM ALI(AS). The students around shrine and universities and the atmosphere in shrine and around it is so peaceful and you wont get that peace anywhere in the world.

  • @lavender5765
    @lavender5765 2 года назад +2

    Welcome Luke in Iraq. I am so happy watching your beautiful videos. I am even more happy that there are young Iraqis like Azhar from Basra who probide you and othet tourists with assistance as much as they can. I hope you will visit us always, we are welcoming all people from all around countries .

  • @philipmullins6235
    @philipmullins6235 2 года назад +97

    Your passport is the most important document you have when you travel , never ever leave it with anyone as you can't go far without it and if lost can cause a huge range of problems including lost or delayed travel plans out of the country .
    I have experienced the same situation , a few times where the person behind the hotel reception counter wants to keep it when I arrived instead of returning it as soon as it is photo copied .
    They have told me that they want to look at my travel history which is none of their business , it is not safe leaving it with someone as it could disappear of the counter when the receptionist is called away from the counter if not locked up .
    Also if you leave your passport with the hotel and the stay has problems , you are stranded there until the passport is returned or found .

    • @bebsllance2455
      @bebsllance2455 2 года назад +15

      I agree, NEVER leave your passport with the hotel staff. The hotel makes photocopy, keeps the photocopy and returns the passport to the owner/hotel guest.

    • @babalsheek79
      @babalsheek79 2 года назад +9

      yes i travel before to jordn i give my passport to the hotel next day in morning i asked for my passport to leave to my flight back home they told me can't find it

    • @davidjames-maddaford4531
      @davidjames-maddaford4531 2 года назад +6

      Passports are “ISSUED” in the name of the person holding the document. This means by law (my understanding) in the case of Australia this Federal document is meant to be HELD by the official name issued it to. Ring your local embassy immediately if ever asked to do what Luke Damant was asked. Possibly language barrier or local Country law, but just check.

    • @user-sw8xj7ke9j
      @user-sw8xj7ke9j 10 месяцев назад +1

      Iraq is a safe country my dear brother no need for fear

  • @ajbudda1038
    @ajbudda1038 2 года назад +7

    Having your Janazah salat (final prayers) at Imam Ali mosque, what an honor 🤲

  • @whatatypicaltime2412
    @whatatypicaltime2412 2 года назад +9

    What a legend that guy was. So nice and cool.

  • @Kazimpasha_
    @Kazimpasha_ 2 года назад +8

    Aaaahhhhhh
    I just got nostalgia
    My fav city in iraq
    Wish i could visit it again 🥺❤

  • @masonandrews3613
    @masonandrews3613 2 года назад +16

    The guy who showed you around was very nice. And the shrine building had beautiful architect.
    Great video. Be safe in your travels!

  • @sandboycairo
    @sandboycairo 6 месяцев назад +1

    I love how Luke boends in everywhere he goes just by being himself!! Big love and respect 🫡🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @anfieldroad114
    @anfieldroad114 2 года назад +1

    Thank you very much for this awesome and holy experience Luke. Also thank you very much for showing us the hotel. Now I know when visiting Next time Najaf I will definitely book this one. It's also very near to the holy shrine.
    Best regard from Germany ❤️

  • @alirojon
    @alirojon 2 года назад +45

    Azhar a legend. Even after what the west did to the country.... they still treat western people with kindness.

  • @adnannawab4803
    @adnannawab4803 Год назад +3

    It is so beautiful I remember my first time when I saw the Shrine of Ali. Goosebumps

  • @azarmehmoodkareem8307
    @azarmehmoodkareem8307 2 года назад +1

    Mashallah thanks for visiting ive recommened you this place on your last video.

  • @mohmmedalmuphraji3599
    @mohmmedalmuphraji3599 2 года назад +16

    تحية وتقدير للأخ العزيز أزهر
    لقد عكست صورة مشرقة عن العراق
    من اخلاقك وكرمك احترامك للضيف حديثك مع الضيف راقي جدا
    أنت شخص رائغ

  • @user-pj1cz3hz4g
    @user-pj1cz3hz4g 2 года назад +3

    وينهم ذاك اليوم اللي يكولون أهل البصره ميجون انكليزي وي السواح ولازم يتعلمون !!
    هذا الأخ ازهار بصراوي انسان بسيط وشوف شلون مثقف وانكليزيته فووول

  • @ameerhasanabbasalwaeli1419
    @ameerhasanabbasalwaeli1419 2 года назад +6

    you are very welcome here in Najaf city . big respect for all people who love Iraq ❤️❤️❤️

  • @hm9_
    @hm9_ 2 года назад +2

    شكرا أزهر انت شخص طيب ومؤدب ورفعة راس 💓

  • @AliAuto101
    @AliAuto101 2 года назад +6

    Welcome to Iraq Luke
    Najaf is where I was born
    Now I live in San Diego CA
    But I visit once a year
    I love the food there and the community.
    If you have time visit Kufa right by the river it's beautiful

  • @qutr_alnada
    @qutr_alnada Год назад +5

    ‏‪1:12‬‏ The only reason, Luke, is that a great Arab man named Ali bin Abi Talib, whoever is buried near him, will enter his intercession on the Day of Judgment. 😊❤

  • @gul9055
    @gul9055 2 года назад +10

    Your videos are super fun to watch. Already waiting for the next one👍

  • @sajaobaidat7133
    @sajaobaidat7133 2 года назад +2

    Wow azhar amazing ,now I wish to go there , love from Jordan , iraq in our hearts...