Fun facts about Najaf
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The word 'najaf' literally means a high and rectangular place around which water is accumulated.
Najaf
Iraq
Najaf is the capital city of the eponymous Najaf Governorate in central Iraq, about 160 km (99 mi) south of Baghdad. Its estimated population in 2024 was about 1.41 million people.
From the “Etymology” section
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Najaf possesses one of the largest burial grounds in the vicinity for Christians.
Najaf
Iraq
Najaf is the capital city of the eponymous Najaf Governorate in central Iraq, about 160 km (99 mi) south of Baghdad. Its estimated population in 2024 was about 1.41 million people.
From the “History” section
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The Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf is considered the third holiest Islamic site by Shiites.
Najaf
Iraq
Najaf is the capital city of the eponymous Najaf Governorate in central Iraq, about 160 km (99 mi) south of Baghdad. Its estimated population in 2024 was about 1.41 million people.
From the “Religious significance” section
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Najaf has two football stadiums, including the Al-Najaf International Stadium with a capacity of 30,000.
Najaf
Iraq
Najaf is the capital city of the eponymous Najaf Governorate in central Iraq, about 160 km (99 mi) south of Baghdad. Its estimated population in 2024 was about 1.41 million people.
From the “Culture” section
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Najaf International Airport oversees the transit of over 3 million passengers annually, predominantly pilgrims.
Najaf
Iraq
Najaf is the capital city of the eponymous Najaf Governorate in central Iraq, about 160 km (99 mi) south of Baghdad. Its estimated population in 2024 was about 1.41 million people.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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