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  2. Imam Husayn shrine - Wikipedia

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    Imam Husayn shrine (before the renovations in 2008). Husayn bought a piece of land after his arrival at Karbala' from Bani Asad. He and his Ahl al-Bayt are buried in that portion, known as al-Ḥā'ir (الحائر), where the shrines are presently located. The history of destruction and reconstruction of the shrines of Karbala' is long.

  3. Al-Abbas Shrine - Wikipedia

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    The project is also set to deal with foundational issues of the shrine and reinforce the structure whose foundation has water gaps in it; as part of the Euphrates runs around the grave of Abbas. [7] Once this work is completed, pilgrims will have access for the first time ever to the sardab of Abbas and it will be the closest point to the ...

  4. Bayn al-Haramayn - Wikipedia

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    In this project, the areas and districts around the shrines were purchased. [14] That same year, the Iraqi government unveiled the completed projects, such as the gilding of the Imam Husayn shrine dome, as well as other projects related to the shrine's development. They also uncovered new areas in Bayn al-Haramayn that saw further more houses ...

  5. Al-Tall Al-Zaynabiyya - Wikipedia

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    Al-Tall Al-Zaynabiyya, Karbala, Iraq Al-Tall Al-Zaynabiya (at night) Al-Tall Al-Zaynabiyya ( Arabic : التل الزینبیة ) is the name of a Shi'a Islamic holy place in Karbala , Iraq. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It overlooks the site of the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali , who was killed during the Battle of Karbala on the day of Ashura .

  6. Al-Atabat Al-Aliyat - Wikipedia

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    Al-Atabat Al-Aliyat (Arabic: العتبات العالیات [1] [2] lit. sublime thresholds), [3] [4] which is also known as Al-Atabat Al-Muqaddasa (literally: holy doorsteps) are the shrines of six Shia Imams which are in four cities of Iraq, namely Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiya and Samarra; [5] [6] [7] and actually the whole of these Imams' shrines (graves) are called Atabat Aliyat. [8]

  7. Holiest sites in Islam - Wikipedia

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    Al-Abbas Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, is the mausoleum of Abbas ibn Ali, who was the half-brother of Husayn ibn Ali and a key figure in the Battle of Karbala. Abbas is revered for his loyalty and bravery, and his shrine is one of the holiest sites for Shia Muslims, attracting millions of pilgrims, especially during the annual commemoration of Arba ...

  8. Arba'in pilgrimage - Wikipedia

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    Arba'in is a day of pilgrimage to the shrine of Husayn in Karbala, Iraq. Pilgrims arrive there in large numbers, often on foot. Pilgrims arrive there in large numbers, often on foot. The most popular route is Najaf to Karbala, as many pilgrims first travel to Najaf and then walk from there to Karbala, some eighty kilometers away, which takes ...

  9. Holiest sites in Shia Islam - Wikipedia

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    Al-Abbas Shrine in Karbala. The Al-Abbas Shrine is located directly across from the Imam Husayn Shrine, and contains the tomb of Abbas ibn Ali, son of Ali and brother of Husayn. Millions of pilgrims visit the shrine and pay homage to it every year. The real grave of Abbas is beneath the masoulem, and is present in the shrine. [24]