[83968] Iraq: French language matriculation exams postponed due to the Hijri New Year

Changes to the exam schedule in Iraq due to the Hijri New Year holiday

Due to the declaration of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as an official holiday in honor of the 1st of Muharram (Hijri New Year), officials announced the postponement of the French language matriculation exam for ninth-grade students (intermediate stage).

According to a report in سنتر السادس | Al-Santer, the exam originally scheduled for Tuesday will be postponed and held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The channel, which is identified with supporting students in their academic journey, noted that the decision was made to adjust the schedule to the national holiday.

Similarly, קناة طلاب العراق الرسمية - a channel that presents itself as the official and authoritative platform for students in Iraq - confirmed the postponement of the exam and emphasized the importance of adhering to the updated schedules. Both sources expressed their best wishes for the students' success in the rescheduled exam.

These announcements were distributed on social media to ensure that all students across the country are aware of the change in the official exam schedule following the religious holiday.