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Burhan ad Din Destination Guide

Delve into Burhan ad Din in Iraq

Burhan ad Din in the region of Wāsiţ is a city in Iraq - some 64 mi or ( 103 km ) South-East of Baghdad , the country's capital .

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Current time in Burhan ad Din is now 01:47 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Baghdad " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yaknahr, Umm Chakayir, Tawil, Karbala, and Baqubah. While being here, make sure to check out Yaknahr . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Burhan ad Din ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul

The Battle of Dayr al-‘Aqul was fought on April 8, 876 between forces of the Saffarid amir Ya'qub ibn Laith and the Abbasid Caliphate. Taking place some 80 km southeast (downstream) of Baghdad, the battle ended in a decisive victory for the Abbasids, forcing Ya`qub to halt his advance into Iraq.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 32.92 45.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Tags: 870s conflicts, 876, 9th century in Asia, Battles involving the Abbasid Caliphate, Iraq under the Abbasid Caliphate, Saffarid dynasty