Early Life and Education Born: Baghdad, Iraq (1954) Widad Al-Orfali's upbringing was steeped in Iraqi culture and intellectual pursuits. Her father, Makki Al-Orfali, held a position as a judge, fostering an environment that valued education and civic engagement. She pursued higher education at the Beirut College for Women before transferring to Queen Alia College in Baghdad. Her formal artistic training took place at the Insti…