Halabja Remembrance Day is observed in Iraqi Kurdistan every March 16 to honor the memory of the thousands who died in the Halabja chemical attack carried out by Saddam Hussein’s troops in March 1988. This tragic event, part of the broader Anfal genocide, resulted in the deaths of around 5,000 people, primarily civilians, and left between 7,000 to 10,000 others injured or suffering long-term consequences. The attack involved the use of chemical weapons, including mustard gas and nerve agents, against the city's residential areas. Initially underreported, the massacre was later recognized as an act of genocide, leading to the conviction of Ali Hassan al-Majid, who was responsible for the assault. In addition to Halabja Remembrance Day, Iraqi Kurdistan also observes other commemorative days related to the Anfal genocide, such as Anfal Genocide Memorial Day on April 14.