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Karbala has the unique feature of having its name engraved in the memory of generations and all along the history of the Muslim world. Believers recall this name with sorrow and distress, for they remember the grand sacrifice of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him (a.s.), and his family members and friends.
Upto this day, a huge number of devotees visit this holy place all year around to pay homage to the master of martyrs Imam Hussain(a.s.). Two main roads lead the visitor to Karbala. One is from the Iraqi capital Baghdad, through Al-Musails, and the other is from the holy city of Najaf. Upon reaching Karbala, the holy place would draw the visitor's attention to its glorious minarets and domes shining due to the light of its lord.
Two grand holy shrine in Karbala are those of Imam Hussain(a.s.) and his brother Abul-Fazl al-Abbas(a.s.). Also present inside the shrine of Imam Hussain(a.s.) are the holy tombs of his two sons Hazrat Ali Akbar(a.s.) and 6-month old Hazrat Ali Asghar(a.s.) and his trusted friend Hazrat Habib ibn-e-Mazahir(a.s.). In one of the corners of the haram (inside area of the shrine), is the Ganj-e-Shuhada where bodies of all the 72 martyrs of Karbala are buried. Next to one of the entrances "Bab-ul-Dhahab" , is the Qatl-gah, where the actual martyrdom of Imam Hussain(a.s.) took place. All the tombs and shrines are beautifully decorated with golden windows and beautiful illumination.
Upto this day, a huge number of devotees visit this holy place all year around to pay homage to the master of martyrs Imam Hussain(a.s.). Two main roads lead the visitor to Karbala. One is from the Iraqi capital Baghdad, through Al-Musails, and the other is from the holy city of Najaf. Upon reaching Karbala, the holy place would draw the visitor's attention to its glorious minarets and domes shining due to the light of its lord.
Two grand holy shrine in Karbala are those of Imam Hussain(a.s.) and his brother Abul-Fazl al-Abbas(a.s.). Also present inside the shrine of Imam Hussain(a.s.) are the holy tombs of his two sons Hazrat Ali Akbar(a.s.) and 6-month old Hazrat Ali Asghar(a.s.) and his trusted friend Hazrat Habib ibn-e-Mazahir(a.s.). In one of the corners of the haram (inside area of the shrine), is the Ganj-e-Shuhada where bodies of all the 72 martyrs of Karbala are buried. Next to one of the entrances "Bab-ul-Dhahab" , is the Qatl-gah, where the actual martyrdom of Imam Hussain(a.s.) took place. All the tombs and shrines are beautifully decorated with golden windows and beautiful illumination.
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