Karbala Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Karbala Governorate, Iraq
About Karbala
Karbala is one of the holiest cities in Shi'a Islam. In the Battle of Karbala, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson Husayn was slain. To pay respects to the martyr Husayn, Shi'a Muslims visit the Imam Husayn Shrine, the biggest tourist attraction in Karbala, every year during a pilgrimage called Arbaeen.
Top Attractions in Karbala
Explore the best things to see and do in Karbala:
- ★Al Abbas Mosque
- ★Al-Aqiser
- ★Al-Hurr ibn Yazid Al-Tamimi Mosque
- ★Al-Rubu' Caravansarai
- ★Al-Ukhaidir Fortress
- ★Hadrat Abbas Shrine
- ★Imam Ali's Dropper Shrine
- ★Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
Where to Stay in Karbala
- 🏨Karbala Rayhaan by Rotana
- 🏨The Baron Hotel
Karbala Travel Guide Sections
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