Imam Ali Mosque facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sanctuary of Imam Ali |
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Imam Ali Mosque, where the first Shi'ite Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib is buried
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Rite | Shi'ite |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque and Shrine |
| Status | Built |
| Location | |
| Location | Najaf, Iraq |
 Location in Iraq
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| Architecture | |
| Completed | 977 CE |
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| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Dome height (inner) | 42 metres (138 ft) |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Minaret height | 38 metres (125 ft) |
| Shrine(s) | 1 |
The Imām ‘Alī Holy Shrine (Arabic: حرم الإمام علي), also known as Masjid Ali or the Mosque of ‘Alī, is a mosque in Najaf, Iraq.
Images for kids
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The shrine of Imām 'Alī in 2005
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An aerial view of the mosque
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Ḍarīẖ covering the qabr (grave) of Imam Ali
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The Golden Iwan
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During Arba'een in 2015
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