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Nowabad Destination Guide
Touring Nowabad in Afghanistan
Nowabad in the region of Balkh is a city located in Afghanistan - some 199 mi or ( 321 km ) North-West of Kabul , the country's capital city .
Time in Nowabad is now 06:55 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Zowadin, Yaka Tut, Siadgird, Shorak, and Shahrak Nau. Being here already, consider visiting Zowadin . Check out our recommendations for Nowabad ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Shrine of Hazrat Ali
The Shrine of Hazrat Ali, also known as the Blue Mosque, is a mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. It is one of the reputed burial places of Hazrat Ali, cousin and son-in law of Muhammad. The mazar is the building which gives the city in which it is located, Mazar-i-Sharif (meaning "Tomb of the Exalted") its name.
Located at 36.71 67.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
2011 Mazar-i-Sharif attack
The 2011 Mazar-i-Sharif attack occurred on April 1, 2011 when a group of demonstrators attacked the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) compound in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, killing seven foreigners, including three United Nations staff members and four Nepalese guards. Additionally, five protesters died in the violence.
Located at 36.70 67.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
1998 Iranian diplomats murder in Afghanistan
The 1998 Iranian diplomats assassination in Afghanistan refers to the siege of the Iranian consulate in Mazari Sharif, Afghanistan during the capture of Mazari Sharif by Taliban forces on August 8, 1998. Initially the death of 8 Iranian diplomats was reported, but later two other diplomats and a journalist were also confirmed dead. The killings of the diplomats had however been carried out by Sipah-e-Sahaba, a Pakistani Sunni group with close ties to the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence.
Located at 36.70 67.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Mazar-e Sharif Airfield
Mazar-e Sharif Airfield is a military airfield/Civil Airport. in Afghanistan
Located at 36.71 67.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Mazar-i-Sharif Airport
Mazar-i-Sharif Airport is located 9 km east of Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan, a journey of 15 minutes by taxi from the center of the city. It is Afghanistan's 4th largest after Herat International Airport, which will be called Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport after the expansion work is completed. Built by the assistance of the Soviet Union in the 1950s, the airport serves the Afghan population north of the country.
Located at 36.71 67.21 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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