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Najaf Governorate is a governorate in central and southern Iraq. The capital is the city of Najaf. The other major city is Al Kufah. Both cities are holy to Shia Muslims, who form the majority of the population. Prior to 1976 it was part of the Karbala Governorate.Provincial GovernmentGovernor: Luay al-Yassiry Deputy Governor: Abbas AlelyawiDistricts Najaf District Kufa District Al-Manathera District Al-Meshkhab District