Al-Abbas Shrine
The Al-Abbas Shrine is an Islamic mosque, mausoleum, and architectural landmark in Karbala, Iraq. It is one of the 33 most looked-up sights in Iraq and ranks 23rd among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The shrine is open from sunrise to sunset and provides wheelchair access. Visitors can reach the site via Baghdad International Airport, which is 74 km away, or travel from the capital, Baghdad, which is 84 km from the city.
For those interested in other sites, the Imam Husayn Shrine is 0.4 km away. Other nearby locations include Ishtar Gate, Etemenanki, and Esagila, all about 37 km away, as well as Al-Ukhaidir Fortress, which is 45 km away. The weather is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching 40 °C to 44 °C. The coolest months are January and December, with daily highs between 15 °C and 17 °C.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 44 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 37 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 18 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
