Iraq
Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Basra
Explore 2 sacred places in Basra, Iraq, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
Traditions in Basra
Site types in Basra
Showing 1-2 of 2 sites in this regional guide
Islam
Imam Ali’s Step Mosque, Basra
Az Zubayr, Basra, Iraq
In the old quarter west of modern Basra stands one of the very first mosques built in Islam, founded around 635 CE....
Islam
Mausoleum of Imam al-Hasan of Basra
Az Zubayr, Basra, Iraq
In the ancient cemetery of Zubayr, near Basra, lies the mausoleum of Hasan al-Basri, one of Islam's most revered spiritual teachers....
Key questions
Basra sacred-site questions
- How many sacred sites are listed in Basra?
- This regional guide currently includes 2 sacred sites in Basra, Iraq.
- Which traditions are represented in Basra?
- The most represented traditions in the current guide include Islam.
- Can I view Basra sacred sites on a map?
- Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.