Battle of Karbala in Shia history

Q.  The Battle of Karbala has a central place in Shia history and tradition. Karbala is located in-
- Published on 27 Oct 15

a. Iran
b. Saudi Arabia
c. Syria
d. Iraq

ANSWER: Iraq
 
- The battle of Karbala took place on Muharram in the year 61AH of the Islamic calendar.
- The Battle of Karbala is commemorated during an annual 10-day period held every Muharram by Shia.
- Karbala is famous as the site of the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali (Imam Husayn), and commemorations are held by millions of Shias annually to remember it.

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