Mausoleum of Imam Ali
| Mausoleum of Ali | |
|---|---|
مقام علی | |
The shrine as photographed in 2012 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Balkh Province |
| Festivals |
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| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mausoleum and mosque |
| Ownership | Government of Afghanistan |
| Governing body | Ministry of Information and Culture |
| Status | Damaged since 2025 |
| Location | |
| Location | Mazar-i-Sharif |
| Country | Afghanistan |
Location of the mausoleum and mosque in Afghanistan | |
Interactive map of Mausoleum of Ali | |
| Coordinates | 36°42′30″N 67°06′40″E / 36.70833°N 67.11111°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Timurid |
| Completed | c. 10th–16th century CE |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | Two (maybe more) |
| Minarets | c. 10 (maybe more) |
| Shrines | One: Ali (r. 656–661) |
The Mausoleum of Ali (Dari: مقام علی, romanized: Maqām ʿAlī), also known as the Shrine of Hazrat Ali and the Great Blue Mosque (Dari: مسجد کبود), is a mausoleum and mosque complex located in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital and largest city of Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan. It is a popular tourist attraction in the middle of the city, which is visited all year long by all people regardless of religion or sect.
The complex purportedly houses the tomb of Caliph Ali, also known as the first Imam of Shia Muslims (r. 656–661). Many pilgrims annually celebrate Nowruz (New Year) at the site. At the annual Janda Bala ceremony, a flag used to be raised in honor of Ali. Some touched the flag for supposed luck in the New Year. This particular ceremony has been officially halted in recent years.