🕌 Al-Kadhimiya Mosque
Iraq
About This Sacred Site
The Al-Kadhimiya Mosque in Baghdad is one of the most important Shia shrines in Iraq. It contains the tombs of the seventh Imam, Musa al-Kadhim, and the ninth Imam, Muhammad al-Jawad. The mosque features four minarets and two golden domes and is surrounded by a large complex of religious schools and libraries. The shrine has been a center of Shia learning and devotion for centuries, and the neighborhood around it is one of Baghdad's most historic areas.
Key Facts
- •Houses the tombs of the seventh and ninth Shia Imams
- •Features four minarets and two golden domes
- •The current structure was largely built in the 16th century
- •Located in the Kadhimiya neighborhood of northern Baghdad
- •An important center of Shia scholarship and learning
Location
Coordinates: 33.3817, 44.3400
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