Wadi-us-Salaam, Najaf

Name: Wadi-us-Salaam
Address: Najaf, Iraq

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Wadi-al-Salaam is an Islamic cemetery, located in the Shia holy city of Najaf, Iraq. It is the largest cemetery in the world. The cemetery covers 1,485.5 acres and contains more than 8 million bodies. It also attracts millions of pilgrims annually. ()

Local name: مقبرة وادي السلام Area: 2.32 mi²Coordinates: 32°1'12"N, 44°18'3"E

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Wadi-us-Salaam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Imam Ali Mosque, Al-Sahlah Mosque, Al-Hannanah mosque, Al-Najaf International Stadium.

1.9 miSE
Mosque, Temple, Historical place
Imam Ali Mosque, Najaf
49 min walk • The Imam Ali Mosque is a revered shrine and a profound symbol of Islamic heritage located in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq. As one of the most significant sites of worship for Shia Muslims, the mosque is the final resting place of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin...
4.8 miE
Mosque
Al-Sahlah Mosque, Najaf
123 min walk • The Al-Sahlah Mosque is one of the primary significant mosques in the city of Kufa, Iraq. The mosque is of great importance to Shia Muslims, and it is believed that the mosque was initially established in Kufa as a neighborhood mosque for the followers of Ali, the early members of the Shia.
2.2 miSE
Mosque
Al-Hannanah mosque, Najaf
57 min walk • 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.
3.2 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Al-Najaf International Stadium, Najaf
83 min walk • Al-Najaf International Stadium is a newly built stadium in Najaf, Iraq, which was opened on 5 May 2018. It is used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Al-Najaf FC and Naft Al-Wasat SC.
1.7 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
An-Najaf Stadium, Najaf
43 min walk • An-Najaf Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in Najaf, Iraq. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium of Najaf football club. The stadium holds 12,000 people.

Wadi-us-Salaam, Najaf

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Wadi-us-Salaam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Imam Ali Mosque, Najaf

Al-Sahlah Mosque, Najaf

Al-Hannanah mosque, Najaf

Al-Najaf International Stadium, Najaf

An-Najaf Stadium, Najaf