Sha'ab, Baghdad

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Sha'ab is a neighborhood of Adhamiyah district, Baghdad, Iraq, It is subdivided into Sha'ab east, Sha'ab south, Sha'ab north. The neighborhood is almost entirely Shia Muslim especially after the Shia militias takeover of the town in 2006 led by Mahdi Army known as the JAM which committed mass murders against Sunni families in order to create a Shia zone region in Baghdad. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°24'54"N, 44°24'34"E

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ألأعظمية (إيشبيلييا)Baghdad Iraq

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Nearby attractions include: Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Abu Hanifa Mosque, Haydar-Khana Mosque, Al-Sarafiya Bridge.

4.8 miSW
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Al-Kadhimiya Mosque, Baghdad
122 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baghdad, the Al-Kadhimiya Mosque stands as a magnificent testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This revered site is not just a mosque but a sanctuary that encapsulates the spiritual heart of the Shia Muslim community...
4.2 miSW
Mosque
Abu Hanifa Mosque, Baghdad
107 min walk • The Abu Hanifa Mosque stands as a testament to the rich Islamic heritage of Baghdad, Iraq. Nestled in the Al-Adhamiyah neighborhood, this mosque is not only a place of worship but also a significant historical and cultural landmark.
5.1 miS
Mosque
Haydar-Khana Mosque, Baghdad
131 min walk • Nestled within the bustling streets of Baghdad, Iraq, stands the Haydar-Khana Mosque, a venerable edifice that bears witness to the rich tapestry of Islamic architecture and the city's storied past. This mosque is not only a place of worship but also a symbol of the...
4.7 miSW
Bridge
Al-Sarafiya Bridge, Baghdad
121 min walk • Spanning the waters of the Tigris River in the heart of Baghdad, the Al-Sarafiya Bridge serves as a vital artery of connectivity and a historical landmark within the storied capital of Iraq. This significant bridge, a testament to the city's urban development...
4.5 miS
Mosque
Mausoleum of Umar Suhrawardi, Baghdad
114 min walk • The Mausoleum of Umar Suhrawardi is a historical and spiritual site nestled in the heart of Baghdad, Iraq. This mausoleum is a testament to the rich Islamic heritage of the city, as it serves as the final resting place of the revered Sufi saint, Sheikh Umar Suhrawardi.
4.4 miS
Cemetery
Baghdad War Cemetery, Baghdad
112 min walk • The Baghdad War Cemetery is a cemetery in Baghdad in Iraq. The cemetery contains 4480 interments and commemorations. Many graves are marked by Commonwealth War Graves Commission gravestones. The CWGC graves in the cemetery commemorate military personnel killed in the country in World War I and World War II.
4.3 miSW
Neighbourhood
Adhamiyah, Baghdad
110 min walk • Al-Adhamiyah, also Azamiya, is a neighborhood and east-central district of the city of Baghdad, Iraq. It is one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad.
5.1 miSW
Palace
Khuld Palace, Baghdad
131 min walk • The Khuld Palace was one of the principal caliphal palaces in Baghdad during the early Abbasid Caliphate.
4.6 miSW
City, Neighbourhood
Kadhimiya, Baghdad
117 min walk • Al-Kāẓimiyyah or Al-Kāẓimayn is a northern neighbourhood of the city of Baghdad, Iraq. It is about 5 kilometres from the city's center, on the west bank of the Tigris. Al-Kāẓimiyyah is also the name of one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad.
4.2 miSW
Bridge
Al-Aimmah Bridge, Baghdad
106 min walk • Al-Aimmah Bridge is a bridge over the river Tigris in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad. The bridge links the areas of A'dhamiyyah, which is a majority Sunni Arab area, from its east bank, with the Shi'te area of Kadhimiyyah on its west. A'dhamiyyah is where the mosque of Sunni Imam Abu Hanifah is located.
5.1 miS
Street
Al Rasheed Street, Baghdad
131 min walk • Al Rasheed Street or Al Rashid Street is one of the main streets in downtown Baghdad. Its origin dates back to the Ottomans who ruled Iraq from 1534 to 1918. During that time, the only known public street in Baghdad was Al Naher Street.

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How to get to Sha'ab by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sha'ab:

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سيارات باب المعظم (6 min walk)