The Battle of Karbala (Arabic: مَعْرَكَة كَرْبَلَاء, romanized: Maʿrakat Karbalāʾ) was fought on 10 October 680 (10 Muharram in the year 61 AH of the Islamic calendar) between the army of …

Battle of Karbala, brief military engagement in which a small party led by the grandson of Muhammad, al-Husayn ibn Ali, was defeated and massacred by an Umayyad army.

Dec 9, 2020 · The Battle of Karbala (10 October 680 CE) was a small-scaled military engagement, fought near the river Euphrates, in modern-day Iraq, which saw the massacre of …

Jul 15, 2025 · Karbala is not just a city – it’s a symbol of justice and spiritual devotion. As we remember and mourn for the tragedy that befell Karbala more than 1300 years ago, it remains …

Jun 20, 2025 · The Battle of Karbala holds profound cultural and religious significance, especially for Shi’a Muslims. It is commemorated annually during the month of Muharram, particularly on …

Jun 16, 2025 · In the dusty plains of Karbala in 680 CE, a defining moment in Islamic history unfolded one that still reverberates through the hearts of believers today. It was not just a …

Sep 14, 2025 · The plains of Karbala (a city in Central Iraq) in 680 CE are forever stained with the blood of a family that stood against tyranny. It is a story that, for over 1,300 years, has …

The Battle of Karbala is particularly central to Shi'a Muslim belief. In Shi'a Islam, the martyrdom of Husayn is mourned by an annual commemoration, called Ashurah. They represent the battle …

Dec 26, 2025 · You will find everything you should know before visiting Karbala in this guide, from the best things to do to where to stay and insider tips.

Karbala experiences a hot desert climate (BWh in the Köppen climate classification) with extremely hot, long, dry summers and mild winters. Almost all of the yearly precipitation is …