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Country : Iraq

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Photos marked as were added from 1 January 2023.


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Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Entrance to one of the shrines.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Ceiling over one of the shrine entrances.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 The spectacular interior.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Women in the shrine area.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Women reading the Quran.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 The gold and silver tomb of a Shia Imam below a chandelier.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Three Shia imams are buried within the mosque.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Spectacular decoration.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Women at the tomb.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 The men's area.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Prayer for the imams buried in the shrine.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Inside the shrine.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 The spectacular interior.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Glass decorated dome over one of the tombs.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
Al Askari Mosque
 Chandelier.
2022
Iraq
Samarra
 Sunset near Samarra.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 Kerbala is an important pilgrimage city.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 Karbala has two important shrines making it the third most important pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims after Mecca and Medina.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 Many pilgrims from Iraq and Iran visit every year.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 Couple shopping at a stall selling religious items.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 Bottles of perfume.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 Coffee seller.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 Shops selling fast food, Arabic sweets and juices.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 Karbala at night.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 The area near the shrines is pedestrian. No motorised vehicles are allowed.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 The city is busy with pilgrims day and night.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
 The two shrines are separated by a marble causeway.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The Shrine of Hussein is the third most important pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Hussein was the grandson of the Prophet so his shrine is sacred to both Shia and Sunni Muslims.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The death of Hussein led to the split between Shia Muslims (who consider him the rightful Caliph) and the Sunnis (who don't).
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The tomb of Hussein is beneath the golden dome.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The shrine is built on the site of the Battle of Karbala (680) where Hussein was killed.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 One of the two golden minarets.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The gate facing South is called the Qabalah Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The Qabalah Gate is topped by a tiled clocktower.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Golden dome over the clock.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The curved flank of the Qabalah Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The upper part of the Qabalah Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The Qabalah Gate faces South.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The lower part of the Qabalah Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The interior is highly ornate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 A riot of coloured tiles.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Decorated ceiling.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Detail of tiles.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Decorated ceiling.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Chandelier.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The South West corner. The shrine occupies a whole block.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The building has eight gates for access.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The South East gate.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Detail of the South East Gate.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Green and blue inscribed tiles.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Detail of the base of the South East Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Detail of the external tiles.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Material for the shrine was donated by Iran, a predominantly Shia country.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Flower tiles.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Curved corner.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The East Gate is known as the Martyrs' Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Detail of the Martyrs' Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The interior from the Martyrs' Gate.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Detail of the inner gateway.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Beautiful alcove above the entrance.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The Prayer Hall from the Martyrs' gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The North East Gate is on one corner of the building.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The North East Gate is a riot of colourful tiles.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Tiled inscription.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Detail of the North East Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The side of the North East Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Flowers.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Detail of flowers.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Geometric patterns and flowers.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 View from The North East Gate of the glittery interior.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Tiles in the interior.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Chandelier.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Prayer time.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Decorated gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The North East corner.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Golden minarets.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The Martyrs' gate and the Qadi Gate on the far left.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The Qadi Gate is rectangular.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Detail of the Qadi Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The Qadi Gate's tiles.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Tiled inscription with flowers.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Wiping down the building.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Pilgrims.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Two Iranian pilgrims.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Tiled niches around the shrine between the gates.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Typical tiled niche.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Detail of the tiles on a niche.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The Al Sadarah Gate on the northern side of the shrine.
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Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 View from the Al Sadarah Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Decorated ceiling.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Prayer.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 People leaving from the Al Sadarah Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 View into the interior from the Sadarah Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 View from the Al Sadarah Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Woman at the Al Sadarah Gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Old pilgrim.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 One of the colourful gates.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 Iranian pilgrim outside a gate.
2022
Iraq
Karbala
Shrine of Hussein
 The gates provide stunning views to the interior.
2022

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