Ezekiel's Tomb

Ezekiel's Tomb

Ezekiel's Tomb is located in Al Kifl, Iraq.The Jews believe it to be the tomb of Biblical Ezekiel.

Up until the mid-20th century, up to 5,000 Jews used to come to the tomb during Passover. Muslims believe this tomb to be that of an unspecified personality named Dhul-Kifl.

It has been protected by the Saddam Hussein as a holy site.


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