From Mesopotamia that embraced in its heart the spirit of unity and fraternity and wove in its veins a painting of faith and hope, the National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence was launched, which Iraq adopted in its national calendar on March 6 of each year. The day was announced after the fraternal meeting that brought together His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence Al-Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani in Najaf during His Holiness' historic visit to Iraq despite his difficult health situation at the time, a visit that extended between March 5 and 8, 2021.

If we go back in history to the year 2021, we must recall this official visit that urged the parties and sects to announce this day. All the stations of his historic visit to Iraq included a series of positions that emphasized fraternity, love and tolerance in their content.

Since the announcement of the National Day of Tolerance and Common Living, which received support and praise from all over the world, Iraqis celebrate it annually as a reminder of deep social harmony amidst the diversity of civilizations and cultures, and an affirmation of the necessity of tolerance and peaceful coexistence as a necessity and need called for by the heavenly religions. Despite some celebratory ceremonies held for the occasion, discussions and awareness about this day and the humanitarian and religious meanings it carries, seem insufficient, especially in journalistic, academic and educational fields.

Hence, it can be said that the Day of Tolerance and Coexistence is a greeting of peace to all countries of the region and the world and a call to strengthen the bonds of love and rapprochement between all the people of the earth, hoping that its scope will expand in all regions and countries.