kerbela

• Nom propre désignant une ville du centre de l'Irak, au sud de Bagdad, qui est une ville sainte pour les musulmans chiites car elle abrite le tombeau du petit-fils de Mahomet, tué là en 680.

A proper noun referring to a city in central Iraq, south of Baghdad, which is a holy city for Shiite Muslims as it contains the tomb of Muhammad's grandson, who was killed there in 680.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. City in IraqB2formal

   A city in central Iraq, south of Baghdad, considered a holy city for Shiite Muslims as it is the site of the tomb of Husayn ibn Ali (the Prophet Muhammad's grandson), who was martyred there in 680 CE.

   Karbala

   • Karbala is one of the holiest cities for Shiite Muslims.
   • Millions of pilgrims travel to Karbala every year for the Arbaeen commemoration.
   • The Battle of Karbala in 680 CE was a turning point in Islamic history.