It is considered as one of the most beautiful Iraqi marshes and extends over an area of 120,000 acres, located between Wasit Governorate and Al-Diwaniyah Governorate, about 170 km from the capital, Baghdad. It is characterized by its picturesque islands and beautiful blue waters. It is also characterized by biological diversity, as many local and migratory birds are endemic to the island, and its waters embrace a large amount of fish, which constitute a source of livelihood for thousands of families.