Religious Sites in Baghdad

Abo-Hanifa Al-Noman Mosque and Shrine
It is located in al-Adhmiya city ,in the shrine of Imam Abo-Hanifa Al-Noman Bin Thabit the master of Hanafi sect who was buried in Al-Kaizoran cemetery

Buratha Mosque
It is one of great shrines for both Muslims and Christians ,and is considered one the oldest mosques in Baghdad in the Islamic history, even before foundation of Baghdad in Abbasid era in about one century and eight years it has been said about the story of this mosque that it was one of the Christians monasteries ,where a monk called (Habar) was worshipping in this monastery thenhe declared his conversion to Islam and went with Imam Ali (p.b.u.h.)to Kufa the Islamic capital at that time .

AL- Kadhimia Shrine
AL-Kadhimia includes the tomb of imam Mosa Al-Kadhim and the tomb of his grandson imam Mohammed Al-Jawad (peace be upon them ) with a big mosque, two big domes and four golden minarets, the mosque was built in 1515 AD. Imam Mosa Al-Kadhim spent great part of his life in prison and lived a critical time of Muslims history, he was called Al-Kadhim because he repressed his anger and patience with injustice.

The shrine of Salman Al-Mohammedi
It is located in Al-Madain city ,about 30 km away from Baghdad towards the eastern south ,which is one of the ancient shrines in Baghdad.

The four Ambassadors
They are the representatives of Imam Mohammed Al-Mahdi p.b.u.h.,they were the intermediary between him and the Shea in the time of his short absence they were a noble men and the followers of Imams and were so trusted and loyal, they received the assignment one by one .The first one was Othman Bin Saeed ,he was buried in Al-Maidan area and the second was his son Mohammed Bin Othman ,his tomb is in Al-Kilani Square the third was Hussein Bin Rough who remained more than 20 years and was buried in Al-Shorja area ,finally the fourth was AliBinMohammed Al-Samari ,his mission lasted for three years only and when he died the short period absence was over.

Mosque and Shrine of Al-Sheik Abd Alkadher Al-Gailani
The shrine contains the tomb Al-Gailani ,it is located in what is known by Bab Al-Sheik its former name was Al-Halba Gate district, visitors come from all over the world to visit him .

The Royal Cemetery
It is considered one of important historical landmarks, that shows an important period of Iraqi history, it includes the corpses of royal family members, who ruled Iraq from 1921 to 1958.

Al-Haiderkhana Mosque
It was built by Ahmed Al-Nasir Caliph, in Al- Rashid street, it is one of the most beautiful mosques for its architect and accuracy in design, it is considered one of most important mosques in Baghdad.

Al-Kulafa Mosque
It is a great Mosque, built by Al-Moktafi Caliph it contains high minaret about 35 m ,this mosque was crumbling over time ,and was rebuilt again.

Haj Bonia Mosque
One of Iraqi mosques which is located in Al-Karh side of Baghdad in Al-Alawi area,it is distinguished by its Islamic style , contains many pictures and holy verses of Quran written with calligraphy on its walls made by calligrapher Hashim Al-Baghdadi it is considered one of Baghdad landmarks.

Um Al-Tobol Mosque
It was opened in 1968,it is one of big modern mosques in Baghdad,it is located in the end of Al-Yarmouk area toward Al-baiah area