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Kadhimiya

al-Kāżimiyyah, is a town located in what is now a northern neighbourhood of Baghdad, Iraq about five kilometres from the city center. Al-Kāżimiyyah is one of nine administrative districts in Baghdad. Al-Kāżimayn is regarded as a holy city in Shī‘ah Islām. It received its name (lit. "the Two Kāżims" or "the Two who swallow their anger"), for the two Shī‘ah Imāms buried there: Mūsā al-Kādhim and his grandson and successor Shī‘ah Imām Muhammad at-Taqī.

Located at 33.3831, 44.34 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Baghdad, Holy cities, Shia holy cities, Twelvers, Administrative districts in Baghdad, Fertile Crescent

Al-Kadhimiya Mosque

The Al-Kādhimiya Mosque is a shrine located in the Kādhimayn suburb of Baghdad, Iraq. It contains the tombs of the seventh Twelver Shī‘ah Imām Mūsā al-Kādhim and the ninth Twelver Shī‘ah Imām Muhammad at-Taqī. Also buried within this mosque are the famous historical scholars, Shaykh Mufīd and Shaykh Nasīr ad-Dīn Tūsi. Directly adjacent to the mosque are two smaller shrines, belonging to the brothers who compiled Nahjul Balagha - Shaykh Radhi and Shaykh Murtadhā.

Located at 33.38, 44.338 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Muhammad family, Twelvers, Ziyarat, Shia mosques, Shia Islam in Iraq, Mosques in Iraq, Shrines, Mausoleums in Iraq, Visitor attractions in Iraq, Islam in Iraq, Arabic architecture, Islamic architecture, Islamic holy places

Madenat Alelem University College

Madenat Alelem University College or Science City University College is a private Iraqi university established in 2005 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.3786, 44.3358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 2005

Baghdad College for Economic Sciences University

Baghdad College for Economic Sciences University is a private Iraqi university established in 1996 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Located at 33.3408, 44.3347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Universities in Iraq, Education in Baghdad, Educational institutions established in 1996

Umm al-Qura Mosque

The Umm al-Qura ("Mother of All Cities") mosque in Baghdad is the city's largest place of worship for Sunni Muslims. Originally called the Umm al-Ma'arik ("Mother of All Battles") mosque, it was designed to commemorate Saddam Hussein's 'victory' in the 1991 Gulf War and was intended to serve as a personal tribute to Saddam himself. It is located in the Sunni-populated al-Adel area of western Baghdad.

Located at 33.3377, 44.2961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Arabic architecture, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Mosques in Iraq

Round city of Baghdad

The Round city of Baghdad is the original core of Baghdad, built by the Abbasid Caliph al-Mansur in 762–767 AD as the official residence of the Abbasid court. Its official name in Abbasid times was The City of Peace . The famous library known as the House of Wisdom was located within its grounds.

Located at 33.3488, 44.3353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Abbasid Caliphate, History of Baghdad, Buildings and structures in Baghdad, Iraqi culture, Baghdad, 767 establishments, 760s architecture, Abbasid architecture, Planned capitals, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate

Camp Justice (Iraq)

Camp Justice (also known as Camp Al-Adala) was a joint Iraqi-American military base in the Kadhimiya district of Baghdad, Iraq. The location was renamed from "Camp Banzai" in mid-September 2004 as part of an effort to give Army facilities around Baghdad friendlier names.

Located at 33.382, 44.353 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Military bases of the United States in Iraq, Closed military facilities of the United States in Iraq