Hadrat Abbas Shrine

Hadrat Abbas Shrine

The Hadhrat Abbas shrine is the burial place of the brave son of Imam Ali (AS), and half-brother of Imam Hussain (AS) located in Karbala, Iraq close to the Imam Hussain Shrine. The shrine is especially revered by the Shia who visit it every year, in the month of Muharram, and various other times of the year, to honor his legendary martyrdom in the Battle of Karbala.


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