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The first Miss Iraq-America ceremony was held in 2013 in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. Lavin Hama won among 25 competitors. Alina Oraha was the first runner-up, second was Sjaa Al-Otaibi and third was Stavni Mikhail".{{cn|date= February 2018}} The contest began with 15 |
The first Miss Iraq-America ceremony was held in 2013 in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. Lavin Hama won among 25 competitors. Alina Oraha was the first runner-up, second was Sjaa Al-Otaibi and third was Stavni Mikhail".{{cn|date= February 2018}} The contest began with 15 young women from the theater, competing for the title in front of a panel of judges from different fields, by producer Billy Hado, Iraqi hero Julius Isak, Dasco Charwani, celebrity decorator Per Mimi, decorator and designer Ghada Ajami, Dr. Rachel Corcis , Activist Samira Kirkawes.<ref>http://www.pukmedia.com/en/EN_Direje.aspx?Jimare=16284</ref>{{better|date= February 2018}} |
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The ceremony started with an expressive dance that symbolized peace. The |
The ceremony started with an expressive dance that symbolized peace. The audience was introduced to the participants in the competition, who represented different cultural backgrounds. The contest had video interviews, including a section in which each woman spoke about her home city and another about Iraq as a country. The ceremony also included beautiful song performances and interaction with the audience in the theater. The evening of celebration lasted until the early morning hours, with a conclusion presented by the 19-year-old Iraqi young woman named Lavin Hama .<ref>http://www.iraqalyoum.net/news.php?action=view&id=26748</ref> |
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On November 26, the Miss Iraq |
On November 26, the Miss Iraq-America Award ceremony was held for the second consecutive year in the state of [[Michigan]], where the new Queen of Iraq-American beauty was crowned. The beautiful winner was "Melinda Tuma"<ref>https://culturalglimpse.com/2016/04/02/miss-iraq-american-style-14-compete-in-pageant/</ref><ref>https://www.albawaba.com/entertainment/melinda-tuma-wins-miss-iraq-usa-2014-michigan-626029</ref><ref>http://newsabah.com/newspaper/28277</ref><ref>http://hashtag-iq.net/miss-iq/</ref><ref>https://www.nawaret.com/%D9%81%D9%86/%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A7-2014</ref><ref>http://www.ankawa.com/forum/index.php?topic=760229.0</ref><ref>http://www.sonara.net/full/218763/%D8%AA%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%AC-%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A3%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%A7-2014</ref><ref>http://www.vetogate.com/1345888</ref><ref>http://almasalah.com/ar/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsID=42039</ref><ref>http://www.na3ma.ma/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%A8-%D8%A8%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%87-18688/%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82-%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7/</ref><ref>http://www.washwasha.org/179359</ref>, a student at the College of Pharmacy. |
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The first runner-up was Farah Sto, second Lavinia Issa, third Rita Ghannam, and the fourth runner-up was Marie Curcis.<ref>http://www.alquds.co.uk/?p=256369</ref>. |
The first runner-up was Farah Sto, second Lavinia Issa, third Rita Ghannam, and the fourth runner-up was Marie Curcis.<ref>http://www.alquds.co.uk/?p=256369</ref>. |
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The opening ceremony |
The opening ceremony consisted of an expressionist dance symbolizing peace. The participants, along with visiting artist "Megan Hormuz', sang the famous song "Ghali Ya Iraq" by the Lebanese artist "Rabie Baroud." The audience was introduced to the participants in the competition, representing varied cultural backgrounds. The judging criteria included video interviews, in which every contestant spoke about Iraq and the West. |
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Artist Ismail Faruji opened the concert with the song "Raise Your Head to the End of Iraq." The ceremony was also attended by a selection of renowned Iraqi artists, including Dean Asmro, and Melad Yunus. |
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The Miss Iraq |
The next Miss Iraq-America contest was held in Bellagio Hall on Warren Street in [[Michigan]] on 12 March 2016, attended by several acclaimed artists, most notably [[Hussam Al-Rassam]]<ref>http://www.ishtartv.com/viewarticle,66749.html</ref>.[[Sarah Abdali Idan]] won the Miss Iraq-America title, , "Lord Hanna" won the title of second runner-up and "Anwar Hussein" won the title of runner-up third of 15 girls. Sarah Abdali Idan<ref>http://www.rudaw.net/arabic/lifestyle/250320161</ref><ref>http://missosology.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1446508</ref><ref>http://heavy.com/entertainment/2017/11/sarah-abdali-idan-miss-iraq-universe-2017/</ref><ref>https://arabic.sputniknews.com/mosaic/201711041027230898-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%A8%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%88%D9%86/</ref><ref>http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/12/15/miss-iraq-forced-to-flee-country-over-instagram-photo-alongside-miss-israel.html</ref> participated and represented Iraq in the [[Miss Universe]] 2017 contest. |
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==Titleholders== |
==Titleholders== |
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Formation | July 11, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-07-11) |
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Type | Beauty pageant |
Headquarters | Chicago |
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Official language | English & Arabic |
Key people | Joe Rasho (President) |
Website | http://www.missiraqusa.com |
Miss Iraq in America (Arabic: ملكة جمال العراق في أمريكا) is an annual competition beauty pageant competition (beauty of unmarried girls). The first "Miss Iraq in America" was held in 2013 in the United States of America. The competition has been presided over and supervised by Yalla Fan, an artistic production company founded by Joe Rasho. The competition requires the contestants to be women between ages of 18 to 27 who are residents of the United States. The competition intends to promote Iraqi culture and introduce Iraqi women to the world.[1]
The first Miss Iraq-America ceremony was held in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Lavin Hama won among 25 competitors. Alina Oraha was the first runner-up, second was Sjaa Al-Otaibi and third was Stavni Mikhail".[citation needed] The contest began with 15 young women from the theater, competing for the title in front of a panel of judges from different fields, by producer Billy Hado, Iraqi hero Julius Isak, Dasco Charwani, celebrity decorator Per Mimi, decorator and designer Ghada Ajami, Dr. Rachel Corcis , Activist Samira Kirkawes.[2][better source needed]
The ceremony started with an expressive dance that symbolized peace. The audience was introduced to the participants in the competition, who represented different cultural backgrounds. The contest had video interviews, including a section in which each woman spoke about her home city and another about Iraq as a country. The ceremony also included beautiful song performances and interaction with the audience in the theater. The evening of celebration lasted until the early morning hours, with a conclusion presented by the 19-year-old Iraqi young woman named Lavin Hama .[3]
On November 26, the Miss Iraq-America Award ceremony was held for the second consecutive year in the state of Michigan, where the new Queen of Iraq-American beauty was crowned. The beautiful winner was "Melinda Tuma"[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14], a student at the College of Pharmacy.
The first runner-up was Farah Sto, second Lavinia Issa, third Rita Ghannam, and the fourth runner-up was Marie Curcis.[15].
The opening ceremony consisted of an expressionist dance symbolizing peace. The participants, along with visiting artist "Megan Hormuz', sang the famous song "Ghali Ya Iraq" by the Lebanese artist "Rabie Baroud." The audience was introduced to the participants in the competition, representing varied cultural backgrounds. The judging criteria included video interviews, in which every contestant spoke about Iraq and the West.
Artist Ismail Faruji opened the concert with the song "Raise Your Head to the End of Iraq." The ceremony was also attended by a selection of renowned Iraqi artists, including Dean Asmro, and Melad Yunus.
The next Miss Iraq-America contest was held in Bellagio Hall on Warren Street in Michigan on 12 March 2016, attended by several acclaimed artists, most notably Hussam Al-Rassam[16].Sarah Abdali Idan won the Miss Iraq-America title, , "Lord Hanna" won the title of second runner-up and "Anwar Hussein" won the title of runner-up third of 15 girls. Sarah Abdali Idan[17][18][19][20][21] participated and represented Iraq in the Miss Universe 2017 contest.
Edition | Country | Name |
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Sarah Abdali Idan[22][23] |
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Sarah Abdali Idan |
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Melinda Tuma |
2014 | ![]() |
Melinda Tuma |
2013 | ![]() |
Lavin Hama |