Imam Husayn Shrine

In Iraq, the Imam Husayn Shrine is a vast and colorful mausoleum and mosque. Also, it is one of the most famous mausoleums in the world. It is the final resting place of Husayn ibn Ali, Islam's third Imam. Husayn ibn Ali was the 4th Caliph's second son and Prophet Muhammad's grandson. In the sad battle of Karbala, he was killed.

The Imam Husayn Shrine is one of the holiest destinations for Shi'ite Muslims after Mecca and Medina, hence many of the shrine's millions of annual visitors are devout Muslims on pilgrimage. As a result, the shrine is lavishly decked in gold and brilliantly painted tiles, and it is beautifully illuminated in various hues at night. Non-Muslims are welcome to visit, but they must be polite and sensitive to the religious significance of the sacred site.

Location: Karbala, Iraq