Mausoleum of Abdul-Qadir Gilani Mosque

Address: Mausoleum of Abdul-Qadir Gilani, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

The Mausoleum of Abdul-Qadir Gilani is the tomb and shrine of the influential Sufi saint Sheikh Abdul-Qadir al-Gilani, located in Baghdad. The saint lived in the 11th and 12th centuries and the site is a long-established place of veneration.

The complex combines a tomb chamber and associated mosque areas and functions as a focal point for Sufi devotion and pilgrimage. It retains religious and cultural significance for followers of the Qadiriyya Sufi order and other visitors.

Abdul-Qadir al-Gilani lived during the 11th and 12th centuries and died in Baghdad in 1166; the mausoleum marks his burial place and has been maintained and rebuilt at various times over the centuries. Changes reflect repairs, enlargements and restorations by successive local authorities and religious communities.

The mausoleum lies within Baghdad and is part of the city’s historic religious landscape. It is situated in an urban neighbourhood of the capital and is approached via city roads and local streets.

• Visiting note: The site is an active shrine complex and attracts pilgrims, with busiest periods on important Sufi and Islamic feast days.

Located in Baghdad; local transport and guided visits are typical. Due to security considerations, access depends on current conditions and official guidance.

• Respect local customs when visiting the shrine; photography can be sensitive and restrictions may apply.
• Visit with a local guide to understand the Sufi traditions associated with Abdul-Qadir Gilani and the rituals that accompany pilgrimages to his tomb.
• Check local security advisories; Baghdad's sites may be subject to access controls depending on conditions.