Cannabis in Iraq

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Cannabis in Iraq
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Medicinal Illegal
Recreational Illegal

Cannabis is legal in Iraq. . [1]

History

Cannabis was allegedly introduced to Iraq in 1230 CE during the reign of Caliph Al-Mustansir Bi'llah by the entourage of Bahraini rulers visiting Iraq. [2] However, it was likely used by the people of Mesopotamia as early as the late Bronze Age.

References

  1. ↑ "Cannabis in Iraq – Laws, Use, Attitudes, and Other Info". Sensi Seeds. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
  2. ↑ Franz Rosenthal (1971). زهر العريش في احكام الحشيش: Haschish Versus Medieval Muslim Society. Brill Archive. pp. 53–. GGKEY:PXU3DXJBE76.
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