Najaf

Najaf – City of Knowledge and Pilgrimage

Description
Najaf is one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam and a major center of religious learning.

Geography
Southern Iraq near the edge of the desert
Flat arid plains
Hot desert climate

History
Developed around the shrine of Imam Ali
Center of Islamic scholarship
Historic pilgrimage city

Culture
Religious devotion
Scholarly traditions
Conservative lifestyle

Economy
Religious tourism
Education
Local trade

Tourism & Attractions
Imam Ali Shrine
Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
Religious schools