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🌙 First Community Ramadan Iftar 🌙
🌙 First Community Ramadan Iftar 🌙
Join Al Bait Al Iraqi in Cleveland for a memorable Ramadan evening filled with community, connection, and tradition.
Break your fast with a delicious buffet-style Iftar, featuring a generous variety of food and drinks, all served in a beautiful Ramadan and Arabic-themed setting.
Enjoy warm conversation and heartfelt hospitality in a welcoming space for families, friends, neighbors, adults and children alike.
🍽️ Iftar will feature a generous 5-course meal, including soup, salad, appetizers, entrée, and dessert, along with a variety of hot and cold drinks.
✨ Come together with fellow community members to share the spirit of Ramadan in true Iraqi warmth.
👗 Dress Code: Arabian Nights theme encouraged, so wear your jelabiya or deshdasha and celebrate the night in style.
We look forward to sharing this special Ramadan evening with you and your loved ones.
About
About
Al Bait Al Iraqi in Cleveland is a non-profit dedicated to promoting and preserving Iraqi culture among the diaspora in Northeast Ohio.
Our long term goal is to build a cultural garden in Cleveland for Iraq.
Mission
Mission
Our mission is to support the Iraqi-American community in Northeast Ohio by ensuring that our cherished traditions and values are celebrated, preserved, and passed onto future generations. Through cultural expression and appreciation, we create opportunities for the community to engage, connect, and share the richness of our heritage, fostering a deeper understanding and pride in our collective identity within a safe environment.
Vision
Vision
Our vision is to build a vibrant and unified community where the beauty and richness of Iraqi heritage is celebrated and cherished by all. We aspire to create an inclusive space where every individual feels welcomed, valued and inspired to contribute.
Through cultural and artistic expression, we will ignite creativity, elevate the voices of our community members, and foster mutual respect and understanding.
Together, we will weave a legacy of pride, unity, and collaboration that strengthens the bonds within our diverse community. By providing a safe and supportive environment, we are not only preserving our cherished traditions but also empowering future generations to carry forward the spirit of Iraqi culture with pride and passion.
What We Do
What We Do
Our current programs:
Taisyara ( تسياره ) / Community Visits
Taisyara ( تسياره ) / Community Visits
At Al Bait Al Iraqi, we believe in honoring our seniors. Through our Taisyara program, we organize biweekly social visits to senior members of our community. These visits aim to build strong intergenerational bonds, reduce loneliness, uplift their spirits, and remind them that they are deeply loved and valued.
Monthly Cultural & Art Events
Join us every fourth Saturday of the month from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Rocky River Public Library for a celebration of Iraqi culture through art, music, and community. These events are free and open to everyone, designed to showcase the richness of our heritage and bring people together in a welcoming space.
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Iraqi Cultural Gardens
Iraqi Cultural Gardens
As proud Iraqi Americans living in Cleveland, we cherish the opportunity to contribute to this beautiful city that we now call home. We carry with us a culture rich in history, art, and heritage, and we believe it deserves to be seen, shared, and celebrated.
Every year, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation hosts One World Day, a joyful celebration of the city’s incredible diversity. Flags are raised, cultures are shared, and communities come together in harmony. While many nations are represented in these beautiful gardens, Iraq has yet to take its place.
That’s why we are working on establishing the first Iraqi Cultural Garden as part of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation—a peaceful, welcoming space that tells our story, honors our heritage, and proudly raises the Iraqi flag alongside others in this great city.
This garden will serve year-round as a symbol of our presence, our pride, and our contributions. It will be a place where future generations can feel seen, connected, and proud of who they are and where they come from.
Through Al Bait Al Iraqi, we’ve come together as a community, to celebrate our roots, support one another, and strengthen our connection to Cleveland. Now, we invite you to join us in making this dream a reality.
Your support can help raise the Iraqi flag in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, where it truly belongs.
Annual Flag Ceremony – One World Day
Every 4th Sunday of August, proudly takes part in the unforgettable One World Day at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.
We join a beautiful celebration of unity and diversity, where we march with pride in the Parade of Nations, carrying the Iraqi flag high and strong. It's a powerful and emotional moment — a chance to honor our roots, celebrate our culture, and share the spirit of Iraq with the world.
We invite you to walk with us, cheer with us, and be part of this special day that brings together people of all backgrounds in joy, respect, and pride.
Meet Our Board
Meet Our Board
Zahraa AlAdeeb
Board Director | President
Professional Background
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and is a Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN)
Experience/Community Involvement/Personal Notes
Zahraa is a Co-founder of Al Bait Al Iraqi, a nonprofit supporting the Iraqi-American community in Northeast Ohio, with a focus on elderly care and cultural preservation.
She also volunteers with the American Red Cross as a Disaster Responder and the free clinic Ibn Sina, acts as medical coordinator with PCRF, and participates in various community initiatives. Started the Iraqi Culture Garden initiative to represent Iraqi heritage and culture.
Zahraa is proud to have been recognized as one of the Best Arab Americans for 2024 by the Arab Americans of Cleveland.
Nazek Al-Malak
Board Director | Vice President
Professional Background
Masters in Computer Information and Science from Cleveland State University
Business Solutions Architect at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland
Experience/Community Involvement/Personal Notes
Nazek is a dedicated IT professional who blends her technical skills with a deep commitment to community service.
Nazek’s diverse volunteer work highlights her dedication to making a positive impact in various areas, from education to healthcare and personal guidance. By coaching single moms, assisting refugee families and teaching in after school Techie Club programs in Cleveland, she not only shares her expertise but also fosters a sense of empowerment and support.
Nazek’s approach reflects a holistic view of helping others, emphasizing both problem-solving and emotional support, Nazeks’s goal is to empower those around her to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.
Noor Ridha Al-Timimi
Board Member| Secretary
Professional Background
B.S. in Integrated Life Sciences - Kent State University, Ohio
M.Ed in Early Childhood Education - Cleveland State University, Ohio
Sr. Implementation Manager at Cleerly Inc.
Experience/Community Involvement/Personal Notes
Noor is a tech professional with backgrounds in healthcare and education. She currently works for an AI startup that aims to improve cardiac CT analysis and change the gold standard of heart health.
As the daughter of Iraqi immigrants, Noor has been deeply connected to a tight-knit network of immigrant families throughout her life. She has been a supporter of newcomer families, and a volunteer assisting refugee families with navigating medical and legal appointments.
Noor is also a member of OPAWL, an AAPI feminist leadership group, AAC, Arab Americans of Cleveland, and is an animal foster with Secondhand Mutts.
Ayat Amin
Board Member| Treasurer
Professional Background
B.S. in Physics from UC – San Diego
Masters in Data, Development Economics & Policy from MITx.
Head of Software at ChargeNet Stations
Experience/Community Involvement/Personal Notes
Ayat is a passionate environmentalist whose work combines climate technology and politics.
Ayat's career started as software engineer at KnuEdge, a $100M AI company founded by the former chief administrator of NASA. Now she is the Head of Software at ChargeNet Stations, a leading start-up for managing distributed energy resources.
Outside of work, Ayat has a strong passion for local political work that supports the environment. She ran for Cleveland City Council in 2019 as an environmentalist.
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