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Karbala Travel Guide

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Shia Muslims gather around the Husayn Mosque

WARNING: Karbala remains extremely dangerous and is emphatically NOT safe for tourists. Those who are going there on business are strongly advised to consult their own government first, and have an armed guard with them.

Karbala (Arabic: كربلاء‎‎) is a city in Iraqi region of Lower Mesopotamia. It is considered one of the holiest cities in the country.

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