Qaryat al Ḩurr aş Şaghīrah
in Kerbala District of Muḩāfaz̧at Karbalā’, Iraq

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.647 and 44.003 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 38' 48" and E 44° 0' 11"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - IQD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:57 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:39 am and 5:00 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Iraq in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Iraq.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Iraq. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Qaryat al Ḩurr aş Şaghīrah

Qaryat al Ḩurr aş Şaghīrah in Kerbala District (Muḩāfaz̧at Karbalā’) is located in Iraq about 53 mi (or 86 km) south-west of Baghdad, the country's capital town.

Current time in Qaryat al Ḩurr aş Şaghīrah is now 10:57 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Baghdad with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 2 airports close to Qaryat al Ḩurr aş Şaghīrah, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Iraq is Baghdad International Airport in a distance of 45 mi (or 72 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Samarra Archaeological City in a distance of 118 mi (or 189 km), North.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Karbala, Al Hindiyah, Al Musayyib, Al Mahawil and Al Hillah. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 24°C / 75 °F

Morning Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 35%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 42% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

24°C (75 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

23°C (73 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

22°C (71 °F)
19°C (67 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

09-Dec-2011 Karbala Youm-e-Tadfeen Tribes of Bani Asad reach for burial of shohadas

Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 50:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

09-Dec-2011 Karbala Youm-e-Tadfeen Tribes of Bani Asad reach for burial of shohadas, a ritual commemorated on 13th Muharram every year in Karbala where women and children of Bani Asad Tribe.


04-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram Nazr Niaz - Food for free distribution near Roza of Hazrat Abbas A.S.

Published: May 14, 2012
Length: 48:06 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

04-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram Nazr Niaz - Food prepared for free distribution near Roza of Hazrat Abbas AllahisSalam.


06-Dec-2011 Tanzanian Group taking out procession in Karbala on Shame Ghariban Aashoora

Published: May 15, 2012
Length: 33:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

06-Dec-2011 Tanzanian Group taking out procession in Karbala on night of Shame Ghariban following Aashoora.


KARBALA 1

Published: February 26, 2013
Length: 29:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: daan shah

Karbala na bholenge ... Rohri mattam.


04-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram processions inside Bainul Haramain

Published: May 18, 2012
Length: 11:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

04-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram processions between Bainul Haramain near Roza of Hazrat Abul Fazl Abbas AllahisSalam and Roza of Imam Hussain AlaihisSalam.


04-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram processions in Bainul Haramain

Published: May 18, 2012
Length: 02:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

04-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram processions between Bainul Haramain near Roza of Hazrat Abul Fazl Abbas AllahisSalam and Roza of Imam Hussain AlaihisSalam.


03-Dec-2011 Karbala - Children of Ahlulbayt A.S. - Shabeeh and Manazer near Bainul Haramain

Published: May 17, 2012
Length: 02:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

03-Dec-2011 Karbala - Children of Ahlulbayt A.S. - Shabeeh and Manazer near Bainul Haramain.


05-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram processions recorded from Hotel Firdaus

Published: May 18, 2012
Length: 47:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

05-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram procession recorded from Hotel Firdaus located in Bain-ul-Haramain in between Roza of Hazrat Abul Fazl Abbas AllahisSalam and Roza of Imam Hussain ...


09-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram Water and Dates distributed free to visiting pilgrims

Published: May 19, 2012
Length: 22:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

09-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram Water and Dates distributed free to visiting zaireen (pilgrims)


03-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram Manazer outside Roza of Hazrat Abbas AllahisSalam

Published: April 28, 2012
Length: 47:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

03-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram Manazer outside Roza of Hazrat Abbas AllahisSalam.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Karbala

Karbala is a city in Iraq, located about 100 km southwest of Baghdad. Karbala is the capital of Karbala Governorate, and has an estimated population of 572,300 people (2003). The city, best known as the location of the Battle of Karbala (680), is amongst the holiest cities for Shia Muslims after Mecca and Medina. It is home to the Imam Hussein Shrine.

Located at 32.6167, 44.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Holy cities, Karbala, Shia holy cities, Populated places in Karbala Province, Fertile Crescent, District capitals of Iraq, Cities in Iraq

Imam Husayn Shrine

The Shrine of Hussein ibn Ali is one of the oldest mosques in the world and a holy site of Shiism in the city of Karbala, Iraq. It stands on the site of the grave of Hussein ibn Ali, the second grandson of Muhammad, near the place where he was killed during the Battle of Karbala in 680 C.E.. The tomb of Hussein ibn Ali is one of the holiest places for Shias outside of Mecca and Medina, and many make pilgrimages to the site.

Located at 32.6164, 44.0323 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shia shrines, Mosques in Iraq, 7th-century mosques, Hussein ibn Ali, Dawoodi Bohras, Buildings and structures in Karbala, Safavid architecture

Al Abbas Mosque

The Al-‘Abbās Mosque or Masjid al-‘Abbās is the mausoleum of ‘Abbās ibn ‘Alī, located across from the Imām Husayn Mosque in Karbalā, Iraq. ‘Abbās was the brother of Hasan and Husayn, and was the flag-bearer for Husayn in the Battle of Karbalā. The distance between the shrines of ‘Abbās and Husayn, are the same as the distance between the hills of Al-Safa and Al-Marwah. Environmental effects over the years have caused the Euphrates river to change direction.

Located at 32.6172, 44.0362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques in Iraq, Shia mosques, Shrines in Iraq, Mausoleums in Iraq, 17th-century mosques, Twelvers, Ziyarat, Buildings and structures in Karbala, Safavid architecture

University of Karbala

The University of Karbala is an university located in the city of Karbala, Iraq. The university was founded in 2002.

Located at 32.6092, 44.0031 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities in Iraq

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Karbala › West: Imam Hussien Museum, Karbala (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Qaryat al Ḩurr aş Şaghīrah, قرية الحر الصغيرة