Qaryat al Falţāwīyah
in Kerbala District of Muḩāfaz̧at Karbalā’, Iraq

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.636 and 44.058 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 38' 9" and E 44° 3' 29"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dinar - IQD
Spoken languages:
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:20 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Asia/Baghdad
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:32 am and 6:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.600 and -144.317 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Area
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Iraq in Western Asia

Safety Score: 4,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning it is not safe to travel Iraq.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Iraq. Last Update: 2024-04-16 08:26:06

Explore Qaryat al Falţāwīyah

Qaryat al Falţāwīyah in Kerbala District (Muḩāfaz̧at Karbalā’) is a city in Iraq about 53 mi (or 85 km) south of Baghdad, the country's capital.

Local time in Qaryat al Falţāwīyah is now 03:20 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Asia / Baghdad with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 2 airports in the vicinity of Qaryat al Falţāwīyah, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Iraq is Baghdad International Airport in a distance of 44 mi (or 72 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Samarra Archaeological City in a distance of 119 mi (or 191 km), North.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Karbala, Al Hindiyah, Al Musayyib, Al Mahawil and Al Hillah. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 89 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 70 °F
Evening Temperature 32°C / 89 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 20%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Wednesday, 17th of April 2024

34°C (93 °F)
28°C (82 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Thursday, 18th of April 2024

35°C (96 °F)
30°C (86 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 19th of April 2024

37°C (98 °F)
32°C (89 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

09-Dec-2011 Karbala Youm-e-Tadfeen Tribes of Bani Asad reach for burial of shohadas

Published: May 20, 2012
Length: 50:04 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

09-Dec-2011 Karbala Youm-e-Tadfeen Tribes of Bani Asad reach for burial of shohadas, a ritual commemorated on 13th Muharram every year in Karbala where women and children of Bani Asad Tribe.


Zanjeer Matam Karbala 2014

Published: January 03, 2015
Length: 53:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: raza syed

Karbala Chahlum, zanjir , karbala , knife matam , zanjeer matam , chehlum , nohas , matam , majlis , karbala 2014.


04-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram Nazr Niaz - Food for free distribution near Roza of Hazrat Abbas A.S.

Published: May 14, 2012
Length: 48:06 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

04-Dec-2011 Karbala - Muharram Nazr Niaz - Food prepared for free distribution near Roza of Hazrat Abbas AllahisSalam.


فندق القصر - كربلاء المقدسه Al-Qasir Hotel Karbala Iraq

Published: January 02, 2012
Length: 38:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: AlQasir1

Just 1 minutes' walk from imam abbas, This 4-star hotel offers modern en suite rooms with a flat-screen satellite TV. It also has a restaurant, The restaurant at the Al-Qasi Hotel is inside....


Karbala Arbaeen 2013 Latmiyat - Shrine of Imam Hussein (a.s.)

Published: January 18, 2013
Length: 23:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: faisy1


07-Dec-14 Karbala Group Ziyarat Roza Hazrat Abbas BainulHarmain Roza Imam Hussain AS

Published: December 13, 2014
Length: 03:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hussaini110786


08-Dec-2014 Karbala - Majlis - Air Guide Arbaeen Ziyarat group

Published: December 24, 2014
Length: 17:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hussaini110786

08-Dec-2014 Majlis recited in Hotel Burj Aale Yaseen in Karbala (Air Guide Arbaeen Ziyarat group) Topic Maa Ki Azmat.


Imran Haider - Karbal Tu Piya Likhda - Karbala 2011

Published: July 19, 2011
Length: 43:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HaiderImran

Imran Haider reciting a noha "Karbal Tu Piya Likhda Hun Waqt Rheya Koi Nahin" infront of Imam Hussain's Roza (Shrine) in Karbala, Iraq (June 2011).


09-Dec-2014 Karbala Majlis in Hotel AghaMoosaRaza Topic Walid Ki Azmat

Published: January 22, 2015
Length: 49:19 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: hussaini110786


Dua Kumayl - Abu Thar Al-Halawaji - Karbala Arbaeen 2013

Published: January 21, 2013
Length: 12:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: faisy1

Dua-e-Kumayl on January 3rd inside Imam Hussein(a.s.)'s haram.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Karbala

Karbala is a city in Iraq, located about 100 km southwest of Baghdad. Karbala is the capital of Karbala Governorate, and has an estimated population of 572,300 people (2003). The city, best known as the location of the Battle of Karbala (680), is amongst the holiest cities for Shia Muslims after Mecca and Medina. It is home to the Imam Hussein Shrine.

Located at 32.6167, 44.0333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Holy cities, Karbala, Shia holy cities, Populated places in Karbala Province, Fertile Crescent, District capitals of Iraq, Cities in Iraq

Imam Husayn Shrine

The Shrine of Hussein ibn Ali is one of the oldest mosques in the world and a holy site of Shiism in the city of Karbala, Iraq. It stands on the site of the grave of Hussein ibn Ali, the second grandson of Muhammad, near the place where he was killed during the Battle of Karbala in 680 C.E.. The tomb of Hussein ibn Ali is one of the holiest places for Shias outside of Mecca and Medina, and many make pilgrimages to the site.

Located at 32.6164, 44.0323 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shia shrines, Mosques in Iraq, 7th-century mosques, Hussein ibn Ali, Dawoodi Bohras, Buildings and structures in Karbala, Safavid architecture

Al Abbas Mosque

The Al-‘Abbās Mosque or Masjid al-‘Abbās is the mausoleum of ‘Abbās ibn ‘Alī, located across from the Imām Husayn Mosque in Karbalā, Iraq. ‘Abbās was the brother of Hasan and Husayn, and was the flag-bearer for Husayn in the Battle of Karbalā. The distance between the shrines of ‘Abbās and Husayn, are the same as the distance between the hills of Al-Safa and Al-Marwah. Environmental effects over the years have caused the Euphrates river to change direction.

Located at 32.6172, 44.0362 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mosques in Iraq, Shia mosques, Shrines in Iraq, Mausoleums in Iraq, 17th-century mosques, Twelvers, Ziyarat, Buildings and structures in Karbala, Safavid architecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Qaryat al Falţāwīyah, قرية الفلطاويه