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Mumbaikars reveal their extraordinary encounters at Wadi Us Salaam, the world's largest graveyard in Iraq

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Updated on: 24 October,2023 11:30 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Asif Rizvi | asif.ali@mid-day.com

In the city of Najaf, Iraq, lies a cemetery named Wadi us Salaam, the graveyard is like no other in the world. Wadi us Salaam, which translates to the "Valley of Peace," is not only the world's largest cemetery but also a place of profound significance

Mumbaikars reveal their extraordinary encounters at Wadi Us Salaam, the world's largest graveyard in Iraq

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Key Highlights

  1. Wadi us Salaam translates to "Valley of Peace" and is the world`s largest cemetery
  2. During pilgrimage to Iraq, Shia Muslims from across the world also visit Wadi us Salaam
  3. Many Mumbaikars also visit Wadi us Salaam, and say the site is "unbelievable"

In the city of Najaf, Iraq, lies a cemetery named Wadi us Salaam, the graveyard is like no other in the world. Wadi us Salaam, which translates to the "Valley of Peace," is not only the world's largest cemetery but also a place of profound significance. During their pilgrimage to Iraq, Shia Muslims from across the world also visit Wadi us Salaam and many from Mumbai, who have visited Wadi us Salaam, say the site is unbelievable.

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