
Which Iraqi city is the traditional burial site of Imam Ali and a major Shia pilgrimage destination?
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Options:
- Najaf
- Karbala
- Kufa
- Samarra
Correct answer: Najaf
Explanation: Najaf in Iraq houses the Imam Ali shrine, believed to contain his tomb; Ali was killed in 661 CE and Najaf is an important Shia pilgrimage center.
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