Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
Mausoleum of Imam Ali
The Mausoleum of Imam Ali, also known as the Blue Mosque, is a mausoleum and mosque complex located in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital and largest city of Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan. It is a popular tourist attraction in the middle of the city, which is visited all year long by all people regardless of religion or sect. The complex purportedly houses the tomb of Caliph Ali, also known as the first Imam of Shia Muslims.
- City
- Mazar-e Sharif
- Country
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
Background: Wikipedia