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Karbala & Najaf · Pilgrimage & Spiritual Journeys

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Karbala & Najaf · Pilgrimage & Spiritual Journeys

Shia holy cities with Arbaeen pilgrimage tradition. Must-see includes Imam Hussein Shrine and Arbaeen walk. Best visited in cooler months.

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Shia holy cities with Arbaeen pilgrimage tradition. Must-see includes Imam Hussein Shrine and Arbaeen walk. Best visited in cooler months.

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Best season: Autumn
Difficulty: 5
Region: Iraq, Karbala and Najaf Governorates

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A devotee raises a hand in prayer at a beautifully adorned shrine in Karbala, Iraq.

Photo by Samer Alhusseini سامر الحسيني

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An elderly man with a beard and kufi hat sitting inside a busy mosque.

Photo by mohammad ramezani

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A large crowd participates in a religious ceremony at a notable landmark in Karbala, Iraq.

Photo by AlMuntadhar AlKarbalaee

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Beautiful view of the Karbala mosque's golden minarets against a dramatic summer sky with birds flying.

Photo by Samer Alhusseini سامر الحسيني

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Worshippers touch a beautifully crafted shrine in Karbala, Iraq, symbolizing deep religious devotion.

Photo by Samer Alhusseini سامر الحسيني

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A stunning aerial view of the Imam Hussain Shrine in Karbala, featuring golden domes and vibrant architecture.

Photo by Samer Alhusseini سامر الحسيني

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Luxurious mosque interior with colorful stained glass and intricate geometric patterns.

Photo by Azeen Shah

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Elderly man in Karbala mosque, praying with hands raised, wearing a keffiyeh.

Photo by Samer Alhusseini سامر الحسيني

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Aerial view of the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq with a bustling crowd and vibrant evening sky.

Photo by Samer Alhusseini سامر الحسيني

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Crowd in Karbala Iraq silhouetted against the sunset, capturing a cultural festival moment.

Photo by Muqtada Mohsen

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Dramatic black and white scene of a crowd with smoke in Karbala, Iraq.

Photo by Samer Alhusseini سامر الحسيني

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A vibrant traditional festival in Karbala during sunset with silhouettes and raised hands.

Photo by Muqtada Mohsen

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