Mazar-i-Sharif

Mazar-i-Sharif is the fourth-largest city of Afghanistan, located in the northern part of the country. It is famous for the Blue Mosque (Shrine of Hazrat Ali), which is a major Islamic pilgrimage site. The city serves as a commercial and financial center for northern Afghanistan. Its name means "Noble Shrine" in Persian, referring to the large, blue-tiled sanctuary and mosque in the center of the city.