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Kerbela

Kerbela

9.9
A city in central Iraq that is holy to Shiite Muslims because it has the tomb of Husayn ibn Ali
  • proper noun
  • /kərˈbeɪlə/
: Kerbela
  • Every year, thousands of pilgrims travel to Kerbela to commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali.

Examples

  • Every year, thousands of pilgrims travel to Kerbela to commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali.

  • The city of Kerbela holds immense significance in Shiite history and tradition.

  • After visiting Baghdad, they continued their journey southward to Kerbela.

  • Many pilgrims visit Kerbela each year.

  • The history of Kerbela is significant in Islam.

  • The city of Kerbela holds immense significance in Shiite history and tradition.

  • After visiting Baghdad, they continued their journey southward to Kerbela.

Synonyms

Karbala
vsKerbela
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A city in central Iraq holy for Shia Muslims that holds the tomb of Husayn ibn Ali

has identical meaning but uses a different spelling
Kerbala
vsKerbela
1 9.9

A city in Iraq south of Baghdad that is holy for Shiite Muslims because it has Husayn ibn Ali's tomb

has identical meaning but uses a different spelling

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Kerbela comes from the Arabic name Karbala, the place of a famous battle in 680 where Husayn ibn Ali was killed. Because of that event, Kerbela is remembered as a place of 'mourning' and 'pilgrimage', which is why it is a holy city for Shiite Muslims.