Despite a recent turbulent history, An Najaf continues to regularly receive many Shi’a Muslims on pilgrimage to the tomb of the first Shi’ite Imam. Its labyrinthine infrastructure holds a populous inhabitation, thanks to its significant locality between the Najaf Sea and the River Euphrates. Having endured a history of conflict, An Najaf remains as a beacon of the Shi’a faith, founded upon acceptance, fortitude, and above all, religious devotion.