Shrine of Sirri Saqti

Baghdad, Iraq

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The Shrine of Sirri Saqti in Baghdad, Iraq, is the burial place of Sari (Sirri) al-Saqati, one of the earliest and most influential Sufi mystics in Islamic history.

He lived in the 8th and 9th centuries, was a student of Maruf Karkhi, and became the spiritual teacher and uncle of the renowned Sufi master Baghdad. His teachings helped shape the development of early Sufism and emphasized humility, devotion, and inner spiritual growth. The shrine is located in Baghdad and is traditionally associated with the historic Shuniziyya Cemetery, where both Sirri al-Saqati and Junayd are buried.

It is visited by pilgrims and admirers of Sufi traditions who come to honor his legacy and contributions to Islamic spirituality. Today, the shrine remains an important spiritual landmark, reflecting Baghdad’s rich heritage as a center of Islamic scholarship, mysticism, and religious learning.