Location: Karbala
Top Things to do in Karbala
5 Sights & Landmarks in Karbala That You Shouldn't Miss
Karbala (Arabic: كَرْبَلَاء, Karbalā’, Persian: کربلاء) is a city in central Iraq, located about 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Baghdad, and a few miles east of Lake Milh. Karbala is the capital of Karbala Governorate, and has an estimated population of 0.7 million people (2015).
Restaurants in Karbala
1. Imam Hussain's Shrine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By RamiY_11 - Chicago, United States
The interior of this Shrine, (as well as Imam Ali's Shrine in Najaf ) are superlative! They both attest to Persians' refined skills in decorating with mirror mosaics and chandeliers.Iraqis, unlike Iranians, allow non-Muslims to enter and take pictures.
2. Al Abbas Holy Shrine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By alinaqitaqi - Karachi, Pakistan
Very calm to the soul. Great place for meditation and contemplation. Do RAZ o Niaz with the Allah (swt) in presence of his elevated Auliyas.
3. Tal Al Zainabeiah site
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By sadiq864 - Muscat Governorate, Oman
This place is the place where Sayyida Zainab bint Ali AS standed to call Imam Hussain AS at Ashora It is very peacful
4. Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By sadiq864 - Muscat Governorate, Oman
It is the place where Imam Hussain AS camped before Ashora war started There is an allocation of all the camps for family and himself and his supporters
