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Wadi Al-Salam Cemetery
Najaf, Iraq
The Wadi Al‑Salam Cemetery, meaning “Valley of Peace,” is a vast Islamic cemetery in Najaf, Iraq, and is widely recognized as the largest cemetery in the world.
Located near the revered Shrine of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, it has served as a burial ground for more than 1,400 years and holds the remains of millions of people. The cemetery is especially significant to Shia Muslims, many of whom seek burial there because of its close association with Imam Ali and its deep religious and spiritual importance.
It remains an active place of pilgrimage, remembrance, and burial, making it one of the most significant sacred sites in the Islamic world.
Location
27GJ+QC6, Najaf, Najaf Governorate, Iraq
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