Karbala in Notes

Karbala the most important and the holiest city among Shiites is located in Iraq. The city in addition to the cultural and religious significance in the history of Shiism, has passed vicissitudinous days throughout the history of Shi’ism and always has been the epicenter of major events. Karbala especially in the last two centuries, has experienced traumatic events and over again confronted Wahhabis influx, rulers of other lands and even aliens. The holy city has been the birthplace of authors, scientists, and politicians who were in charge of important scientific and government posts in contemporary times. Karbala economy based on production and export of date palm and the people of this town are consisting of many tribes that have long been committed to hold religious ceremonies. Also in the past two centuries, the rest of the Iraqi people, including the Jews began to buy land around the city. This article from the perspective of authors who have written about Karbala, introduces the city and some great individuals.