Join 飲食 upcoming events being held in Karbala. Karbala is a city in Iraq known for its rich history and cultural significance, being the site of the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD and the important religious center for Shia Muslims, featuring numerous shrines and mosques including the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Mosque, and hosting the annual Arba'een pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.