Imam Abbas Shrine

The Abbasid Shrine includes the holy shrine of Imam al-Abbas, who was martyred with his brother Imam Hussain in the famous incident of Al-Taf in the year 61 AH, and after 34-odd years, a shed was built above his tomb. to stabilize its current situation. Then, the construction work continued on the shrine before it was settled on its current status. The two shrines: Al-Hussain Shrine and the Abbasid Shrine are strikingly symmetrical in the heart of the city, as the first is located on the eastern side of the second. There is only a distance of 300 meters between the two shrines. The Abbasid Shrine is decorated by the splendor and originality of Arab-Islamic architecture, as no corner of its corners are devoid of exquisite artistic decorations that speak of splendor and perfection. The Abbasid Shrine, like Al-Hussain Shrine, is one of the most luxurious Iraqi holy shrines, given its vast area and the size of its priceless antiques.