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Imam Husayn Shrine

The Shrine of Husayn ibn Ali is situated in the city of Karbala, Iraq is a renowned site of pilgrimage for Shia Muslims. Husayn ibn Ali was the 2nd son of 4th Caliph and grandson of Prophet Muhammad. He was killed in the tragic battle of Karbala. Imam Husayn Shrine comprises the mosque and burial site of Imam Husayn. The grave of Husayn is enclosed within a cage-like structure, found directly beneath a golden dome.

Imam Husayn Shrine