Iraq
Najaf Governorate
Kufa District

Al Ḩayy al ‘Askarī

Al Ḩayy al ‘Askarī is a locality in , . Al Ḩayy al ‘Askarī is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Al-Sahlah Mosque.

Mosque
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The is a Twelver Shi'ite and shrine, located in the city of , in the of . The mosque is of great importance to Twelver Shia Muslims, and it is believed that the mosque was initially established in Kufa as a neighborhood mosque for the followers of Ali, the early members of the Shia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Najaf.

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is the capital city of the eponymous in central , about 160 km south of . Its estimated population in 2024 was about 1.41 million people.

Al Ḩayy al ‘Askarī

Latitude
32.03417° or 32° 2′ 3″ north
Longitude
44.37953° or 44° 22′ 46″ east
Elevation
35 metres (115 feet)
Open location code
8H4629MH+MR
Geo­Names ID
9289516
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In Other Languages

“Al Ḩayy al ‘Askarī” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “الحي العسكري”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Masjid Zayd Bin Şawḩān and Masjid as Sahlah.

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