Kufa

Kufa is a historic city in Iraq that played a significant role during the early Islamic period, particularly as a centre of Shi'a support. It was the base for several key figures who opposed Umayyad rule and invited Husayn ibn Ali to lead a rebellion. The city is notably associated with the Battle of Karbala, where many of Husayn's companions, including members of the Banu Asad tribe, fought and were martyred. Kufa became an important religious and political centre in early Islamic history.