History and description

It was built with the funds donated by the Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr and is a major addition to Najaf's infrastructure. The Holy Al Najaf Stadium is a new stadium in the Iraqi city of Najaf that has been built with the money donated by Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr. It is a major addition to Najaf's infrastructure and has been seen as a symbol of Sadr's support for the city. The Iraqi Ministry of Youth and Sport is currently in the process of constructing a stadium with a cost of US$84 million.

The city?s famous Im?m Al? Mosque served as an inspiration for the designs. 

In January of this year, construction was restarted and the stands are now nearing completion.

Work on the stadium resumed after a brief hiatus and progress was made quickly; the stadium opened on May 5, 2018.

How to get to Holy Al Najaf Stadium

The Holy Al Najaf Stadium is located in the north-west of the city of Najaf on a road to Karbala. Najaf itself is 150 kilometers south of Baghdad.