The Mausoleum of Abdul Qadir Gilani is one of Baghdad's most important religious sites, centred on the tomb of the founder associated with the Qadiriyya Sufi order. Its significance reaches far beyond Iraq, drawing pilgrims and visitors interested in Islamic scholarship and devotion.
For travellers, the site is valuable because it shows a living religious Baghdad, not just the city's museums, riverfront, and Abbasid memories. Dress and behave conservatively, and check local security and access before planning a visit.