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SOM Youth Friendsgiving 2025
Wow, what a night! If you were lucky enough to join us, you know exactly what we’re talking about. The 4th Annual Spirit of Mesopotamia (SOM) Friendsgiving officially went down, and it was the perfect dose of warmth, laughter, and incredible food we all ...
From Sumer to the Present Day: Recapping SOM’s ‘Cradle of Civilization’ Presentation!
The Spirit of Mesopotamia (SOM) recently hosted a profound and educational afternoon event, diving deep into the rich and complex past of Iraq with a special presentation titled "Cradle of Civilization." Held in person in Irvine, the gathering featured I ...
Sailing Success! SOM Youth Boat Party Review
The Spirit of Mesopotamia (SOM) officially took the party to the water on October 17th, and what an unforgettable night it was! Our Middle Eastern Boat Party was a spectacular success, delivering on its promise of music, dancing, and incredible vibes as ...
The Spirit of Mesopotamia Brings Vibrant Iraqi Culture to the 24th Irvine Global Village Festival
The 24th annual Irvine Global Village Festival, an event renowned for celebrating global diversity and community, was recently graced by the captivating presence of SOM – The Spirit of Mesopotamia. SOM set up a dedicated tent aimed at showcasing the deep ...
SOM 2025 Family Picnic – A Day to Remember 🎉
What a wonderful afternoon of community, nostalgia, and sunshine! The Spirit of Mesopotamia (SOM) recently hosted its beautiful Family Picnic at Williams R. Mason Regional Park in Irvine, and it was truly a gathering to remember. We were especially grate ...
SOM’s LEAP Program Scholarship Winners!
Dear members of our community, The Spirit of Mesopotamia takes great pleasure in announcing that, with your participation in SOM’s events, you made it possible to send 7 Iraqi youths to the LEAP Program at USC this July. 4 will attend in person - full b ...
A Sold-Out Success: SOM Social Committee Celebrates Women’s Day with a Glamorous Fashion Show!
The Spirit of Mesopotamia (SOM) Social Committee recently hosted a spectacular event: a sold-out Ladies Only Fashion Show! Held on Saturday, March 2nd, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM at the beautiful Lakeview Center in Irvine, the afternoon was a resounding succe ...
SOM Proudly Presents: Celebrating Our 2023 LEAP Week Scholarship Recipient!
The Spirit of Mesopotamia (SOM) is absolutely thrilled to announce a significant achievement in our community: the selection of our 2023 LEAP Week SOM Scholarship Recipient! SOM is deeply committed to fostering education and leadership development, and t ...
Turning Dreams into Reality: Recapping SOM’s ‘Vision into Action: Leadership in Practice’ Workshop!
he Spirit of Mesopotamia (SOM) recently hosted an inspiring and highly practical workshop designed to empower our community members to achieve their goals! On Saturday, May 20th at 11 AM via Zoom, we were honored to have Salam Ali Hariri, Senior IT Manag ...
Sunshine, Smiles, and Sold-Out Success: Recapping the SOM Spring Family Picnic 2023!
What an absolutely joyous day! The Spirit of Mesopotamia (SOM) was thrilled to host its much-anticipated Spring Family Picnic 2023 at the beautiful Yorba Regional Park. This year's picnic was an overwhelming success, not just in spirit but also in attend ...