Guide to the Kufa City in Iraq

Kufa is one of the oldest cities in Iraq and is 170km away from the capital city Baghdad. Both Kufa and Najaf cities are considered one area is known as Najaf Governorate. In addition to Kufa, Samarra, Karbala, Al-Kadhimiya, and Najaf, are the five holy cities for Shi’a.

The name Kufa refers to (gathering in one place). The city was also once called Kufani, which means (mounds of sand). Additionally, Kufa means a place with gravel soil. It is also used to serve military bases. Some say Kufa is an Arabic name, others say it’s Syriac.

Highlights

A strategic location that overlooks the Euphrates.
Public services are provided to residents.
The area is divided into residential units with different spaces, connected by feeder roads.
There are quite many properties and stores available for sale or rent.

Kufa City Location

Kufa city is located to the east of Najaf city and is 10km away from the city center. The city overlooks The Middle Euphrates, also called Hindiya Barrage, and is 22 meters above sea level. The city is interconnected by a network of main and feeder roads such as the Najaf – Baghdad main road.

Areas Near Kufa City

Kufa city is bounded to the north by Al Kifl city in Babel Governorate, to the east by Al-Siniyah and Salahiyah Sub-districts in Al Diwaniyah, to the west by Najaf city neighborhoods including Al-Wafa’a, Al-Shuhada, Hayy Al-Jami’a, and Al Adalah neighborhoods. Finally, Kufa is bounded to the south by Najaf international airport.

Landmarks Near Kufa City

Kufa city has a large number of historical, cultural, and religious sites, including the following:

Great Mosque of Kufa.
Tomb of Muslim ibn Aqil.
Al-Sahlah Mosque.
shrine of al-Khidr.
Tomb of prophet Saleh.
Tomb of prophet Idris.
Tomb of Ja’far al-Sadiq.
Tomb of Imam Zayn al-Abidin.
Mosque of Sa’sa’a bin Sohan.
Al-Hamra Mosque.
Shrine Hazart Jafar Bin.
Al Rashidiya Mosque and Husainiyah.
Muhyi al-Din mosque.
Emira Palace in Kufa.

Transportation in Kufa City

There are 4 bus stations and taxi assembly points:

Name of station	Location
Kufa Garage	Al-Athariya neighborhood
Al Joumhouria Street bus stop	Al Joumhouria Street
Kufa Mosque Garage	Kufa Mosque near Kufa Youth Club
Al Haris bus station	Al Haris area near 1st Kenda Park Zone

Kufa City Location on The Map

Get to Know to Kufa City

Historical Background of Kufa City

The city was founded by The Companion of the Prophet Saʻd ibn Abi Waqqas ,during Umar ibn Al-Khattab’s era in 17 Hijri/638 CE, to serve as a military base for Muslims, due to its strategic location. Later, Ali ibn Abu Talib chose Kufa as the capital city, for it to be the political center in the Islamic world; many people traveled to it to study, which led to the expansion of the city and gaining much importance. The Abbasids also made Kufa their capital. During that time, the city witnessed many political, historical, and cultural events. In Uthman’s era Kufa city became a part of Najaf districts and became a center for science and literature. In 1900 a bridge was built over the Euphrates, then a cable-stayed lightning protection was installed from Hillah area to Kufa, a while later, a large store was built, a traditional market was founded and many rental rooms for tourists back then. A few years later the Tram between Kufa and Najaf was established.

Advantages of Living in Kufa City

Kufa is an urban area; it offers various public facilities to fulfill the needs of residents and tourists alike, there is also a network of public transportation connecting it to neighborhoods, cities, and surrounding areas. Additionally, Kufa city has many residential and commercial real estate.

Basic and Recreational Facilities in Kufa City

Restaurants and Cafes

Restaurants

Noor restaurant.
Kabab restaurant.
Fish and Chicken Grilling restaurant.
alreyadi for fast food.
Simsim grills.
Al Sultan Rest. and Pizza.
Riyhanah restaurant.
Al Amrie meat and grills.
Baba Burger.
Al Khalij Al Arabi restaurant.
Sayed Jawad Al Shaher Ash restaurant.

Cafes

Bayt Jadi cafe.
Relax coffee shop.
Multaqa Al Asdiqa’ coffee shop.
A’loosh cafe and restaurant.
Coffee shop pioneers.
Al Balaam cafe- families.
Mursi Al Salam cafe and restaurant.
Abu Karrar star cafe.

Shopping Malls and Markets

Shopping Malls

Al-Safeer Mall 2.
Malak mall‎ for home shopping.
Shantah Sons shopping center.
Dinar Dinarian complex.
Jawhart Alarab Mall.
Lazurde mall for clothes and home shopping.
Flowers Mall.
Maysan Mall.
Almadina mall 2.

Markets

Kanari stores.
Mohammed ayouch supermarket.
Al jameaa center.
Dhirgham stores.
Two Flags store.
Al-Safeer for home shopping.
Al Mustafa stores.
Al Taj stores.
Al A’simah stores.
Liliyan stores.

Gardens and Parks

Al U’rjuwan garden.
Al Jana’en garden.
the northern side garden.
Janat Al Kufa park.
Janat Al Kufa family park.
sa’sa’ah park.
1st Kenda Park Zone.

Schools and Universities

Schools

Shayiba Al Hamad school.
Al Tali’ah secondary school- girls.
Al Sadrayan middle school- boys.
Taw’ah school- girls.
Alturas international school.
Al Sababtayn school.
shakerAl Kifay’ee school-boys.
Misbah Al Hedaea school.
Mutafawekaat school- girls.
Arafat Primary School- girls.
Rasheed Al Hajri school.
Al Qortass Elementary School- boys/girls.
Auqilaa primary school- girls.

Universities

University of Alkafeel- Sharia Department.
University of Alkafeel-Department of Media
Kufa University.
Imam alkadhum college.
Imam Ja’afar Al-Sadiq university.
Imam alkadhum college- Njaf.
College of Archeology – University of Kufa.

Hospitals and Clinics

Al Ghadeer Private Hospital.
Ibn Bilal hospital.
Al Furat Al Awsat Teaching Hospital-Kufa.
Burn & Plastic Surgery Hospital.
Abu Tarab center for complementary medicine.
Al Furat Al Awsat for cancer.
Al Sader Teaching hospital.

Properties in Kufa City

There is a high demand on properties in Kufa cities unlike what the small amount of advertisements show on websites. Here is a closer look at the offered amenities on those advertisements:

Number of Room