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What's it like Visiting Najaf and Karbala?

Most cities exist because of geography - but Najaf and Karbala exist because of one event 1,500 years ago that changed history. I took a day trip from Baghdad to visit both holy cities and here's what you need to know. WHAT YOU'LL SEE: Shrine of Imam Ali (Najaf) - one of Islam's holiest sites Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery - world's largest cemetery Imam Husayn Shrine (Karbala) Imam Abbas Shrine (Karbala) The story of the Battle of Karbala and why these cities exist TRAVEL TIPS: Leave Baghdad at 4am to beat traffic Route passes through Hillah Distance: ~170km from Baghdad (2-3 hours) Dress modestly (long pants, covered arms) Women: Headscarf required Photography restrictions at shrines THE ROUTE: Baghdad → Hillah → Najaf (cemetery → Imam Ali Shrine) → Karbala (Imam Husayn & Abbas Shrines) → Return IMPORTANT: These are active religious sites visited by millions of pilgrims annually. I've shown the some of the areas - please maintain appropriate behavior if you visit. #Najaf #Karbala #Iraq #IraqTravel #NajafKarbala #ImamAli #ImamHusayn #MiddleEastTravel #ReligiousTravel #Pilgrimage