NJF is the airport code for Al-Najaf International Airport, serving the city of Najaf in central Iraq, south of Baghdad. Najaf is one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam, home to the magnificent Imam Ali Shrine, whose golden dome draws large numbers of pilgrims from Iraq, Iran and around the world, and the airport handles much of this pilgrimage traffic. The city is a major religious and scholarly centre, with one of the oldest and most important seminaries in Shia Islam, and near it lies the vast Wadi al-Salam, one of the largest cemeteries in the world. Because conditions in Iraq can change, travelers should check their government's current advice carefully before any trip. Najaf is reached by flights into its international airport, especially pilgrimage flights, and by road from Baghdad and Karbala. The climate is hot and dry, with very hot summers and mild winters.
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