Al-Hannanah mosque, Najaf

Name: Al-Hannanah mosque
Address: Najaf, Iraq

#6 among attractions in Najaf

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The Al-Hannanah Mosque is a Shi'ite mosque in Iraq. This mosque is also called Masjid ar-Ra's, because according to a narration attributed to Ja'far al-Sadiq, the head of his ancestor Husayn was kept in its middle, when being brought to his ‘aduww Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad. ()

Local name: مسجد الحنانةArchitectural style: Islamic architectureCoordinates: 32°0'18"N, 44°20'4"E

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Najaf Iraq

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Al-Hannanah mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imam Ali Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa, Al-Sahlah Mosque, Wadi-us-Salaam.

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