Kufa

Kufa – Cradle of Islamic Thought

Description
Kufa is an ancient city with major religious and intellectual importance.

Geography
Southern Iraq near Najaf
Euphrates River plains
Hot desert climate

History
Founded in early Islamic period
Center of Islamic jurisprudence
Historic religious city

Culture
Religious scholarship
Traditional values
Pilgrimage culture

Economy
Religious tourism
Local trade
Agriculture

Tourism & Attractions
Great Mosque of Kufa
Historic religious sites
Old neighborhoods