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Notable lake · Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq

Faydat Umm Khusaywah

فيضة أم خصيوة

Faydat Umm Khusaywah is a lake in Al-Najaf Governorate, Iraq.

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Faydat Umm Khusaywah: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Faydat Umm Khusaywah

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Faydat Umm Khusaywah — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.81350, 43.70835. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Faydat Umm Khusaywah full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Faydat Umm Khusaywah yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Faydat Umm Khusaywah?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Faydat Umm Khusaywah?

    Nearby: Thu Husam (viewpoint, 4 km), قطارة الإمام الحسين (fort, 4 km), Khashm al Kharaz (viewpoint, 9 km), خزان ماء العمية (lake, 12 km), Khazzan Ma al Amiyah (lake, 12 km), Faydat al Arbaniyah (lake, 24 km).

    Is Faydat Umm Khusaywah worth visiting?

    Faydat Umm Khusaywah is listed as a notable lake in Iraq on Spotwander.