Sadr

Sadr is a term that refers to a Arabic word for "generosity" or "munificence". It can also refer to a specific region in Iraq known as Sadr City, which is one of the largest slums in the world, located in the northeastern part of Baghdad. The area was built in the 1950s to house refugees from rural areas who moved to the city during the major construction projects of Saddam Hussein's regime.

However, the term Sadr is also closely associated with the name of a prominent Shia cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, who founded the Sadr movement, a politico-religious organization that seeks to promote Shia Islamic values and propagate the ideology of Ayatollah Muhammad al-Sadr, his grandfather, who advocated for greater freedom and democracy in Iraq.

Sadr City is home to over 2 million people and is considered one of the most densely populated areas in the world. The area is known for its severe poverty, lack of proper sanitation, and poor living conditions. Many residents of Sadr City are unemployed and live in squalid conditions with families of up to four generations living in small, cramped houses. Despite the hardships faced by its residents, Sadr City is a thriving community with a strong sense of solidarity and resilience.

The Sadr movement has been a significant player in Iraqi politics since the 2003 US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein's regime. Muqtada al-Sadr has been a vocal advocate for Shia rights and has influenced the country's politics, but his movement has also been criticized for its authoritarian tendencies and tolerance of violence.