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Notable lake · Muthanna Governorate, Iraq

Faydat ash Shaykh

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Faydat ash Shaykh is a lake in Muthanna Governorate, Iraq.

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Faydat ash Shaykh: 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 ash Shaykh

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 ash Shaykh — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.75785, 44.93549. 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 ash Shaykh full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Faydat ash Shaykh?

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

    What are the places to visit near Faydat ash Shaykh?

    Nearby: Faydat ad Dabi (lake, 9 km), Faydat Abu Suwayrah (lake, 11 km), Faydat Abu Sidayrah (lake, 12 km), Faydat Umm ar Rawah (lake, 16 km), Faydat ad Diriyat (attraction, 17 km), Faydat Nafat (lake, 22 km).

    Is Faydat ash Shaykh worth visiting?

    Faydat ash Shaykh is listed as a notable lake in Iraq on Spotwander.