3 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100
The burial place of Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Draws over 20 million pilgrims during Arba'een — the world's largest annual gathering.
World's largest annual gathering (20M+ pilgrims).
The shrine of Abbas ibn Ali, half-brother of Husayn, adjacent to the Imam Husayn Shrine. Features a dazzling golden dome and mirrors.
Gold-domed Shia shrine, Battle of Karbala hero.
The burial place of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph and central figure of Shia Islam. Its golden dome and minaret are visible for miles.
Third-holiest Shia site, burial of Ali ibn Abi Talib.