Karbala is one of Islam's most sacred cities, home to the magnificent Imam Hussein Shrine with its golden dome and minarets, commemorating the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's grandson in 680 CE. The city features stunning Islamic architecture including the Abbas ibn Ali Shrine and numerous historic mosques that showcase traditional Iraqi and Persian architectural styles. Millions of Shia Muslims from around the world undertake pilgrimage to Karbala, especially during Ashura and Arbaeen, making it a vibrant center of Islamic learning, culture, and spiritual devotion.