🕌 Imam Husayn Shrine
Iraq
About This Sacred Site
The Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala marks the burial place of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. This event is the defining moment of Shia Islam and is commemorated annually during Ashura and Arbaeen. The shrine features a golden dome and two golden minarets, and the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage draws an estimated 20 million visitors, making it one of the largest peaceful gatherings in the world.
Key Facts
- •Marks the site where Imam Husayn was martyred in 680 CE
- •The Arbaeen pilgrimage draws up to 20 million people annually
- •Has been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times throughout history
- •The golden dome was completed in 1817
- •The Battle of Karbala is the defining event of Shia Islam
Location
Coordinates: 32.6166, 44.0324
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