Garden of Ridván, Baghdad

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The Garden of Ridván or Najibiyyih Garden was a wooded garden in what is now Baghdad's Rusafa District, on the banks of the Tigris river. It is notable as the location where Baháʼu'lláh, founder of the Baháʼí Faith, stayed for twelve days from April 21 to May 2, 1863, after the Ottoman Empire exiled him from Baghdad and before commencing his journey to Constantinople. During his stay in this garden, Baháʼu'lláh announced to his followers that he was the messianic figure of He whom God shall make manifest, whose coming had been foretold by the Báb. These events are celebrated annually during the Festival of Ridván. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 154 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°20'42"N, 44°22'41"E

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Nearby attractions include: Iraq Museum, Al-Wazeer Mosque, Al-Khulafa Mosque, Haydar-Khana Mosque.

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Which popular attractions are close to Garden of Ridván?

Nearby attractions include Iraq National Library and Archive, Baghdad (10 min walk), Baghdad Pharmacy College, Baghdad (11 min walk), Ashaar Baghdad, Baghdad (14 min walk), Haifa Street, Baghdad (16 min walk).

How to get to Garden of Ridván by public transport?

The nearest stations to Garden of Ridván:

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محطة باص (10 min walk)
Maydan (14 min walk)