The Sanctuary of Imām 'Alī (Arabic: حَرَم ٱلْإِمَام عَلِيّ, romanized: Ḥaram al-ʾImām ʿAlī), also known as the Mosque of 'Alī (Arabic: مَسْجِد عَلِيّ, romanized: Masjid ʿAlī), located in Najaf, …

It is the burial place of Muhammad 's son in law and cousin, ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib, and thus a major pilgrimage destination for Shia Muslims. The largest cemetery in the world (Wadi-us-Salaam) …

Jun 6, 2023 · Once a burial site, the shrine has become one of the world’s most majestic mosques and most visited pilgrimage sites. Nestled amidst the vibrant city of Najaf, Iraq, lies a …

Feb 13, 2025 · An important religious site, Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf, Iraq draws thousands of Muslims every year. As the resting place of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law …

For Shi'a Muslims, the Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf is the third holiest shrine in the world after Mecca and Medina. After the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 AD, a conflict broke out …

Sep 1, 2010 · NAJAF, Iraq | The Imam Ali Mosque is considered the one of the holiest sites in Shia Islam. It was built in 977 over the tomb of Ali, the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. The …

Shrine of Imām ʿAlī (a) (Arabic: عَتَبَة إمام عَلي ع) is located in Najaf, Iraq and is the place where he has been buried. For many years after his demise, the location of his grave was a secret. …

Aug 3, 2020 · At the beginning of the 20th century, Najaf’s old downtown area had between 78 and 90 mosques in a surface area of one kilometre. These mosques, which were well …

Dec 8, 2022 · The Imam Ali Shrine complex (often known more simply as the Imam Ali Mosque) in the city of Najaf, Iraq, is one of the holiest sites for Shia Muslims all around the world. Built in …

The Imam Ali Mosque is the southernmost of the four major shrines along the Shi’ite corridor that runs through central Iraq from Najaf to Samarra. History. The city of Najaf was little more than …