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The golden dome of the Al-Askari shrine in Samarra with sunlight breaking over its edge

Iraq

Samarra

Pay your respects at the Al-Askari shrine in Samarra.

The golden dome of the Al-Askari shrine — Samarra, Iraq

سامراء

About Samarra

Samarra, north of Baghdad on the Tigris, is home to the Al-Askari shrine — the resting place of Imam Ali al-Hadi (a.s.), the tenth Imam, and Imam Hasan al-Askari (a.s.), the eleventh Imam.

Its golden dome rises above the city's skyline. Access arrangements for Samarra can change, so whether a visit is possible is confirmed at the time of planning.

Sacred places

  • Shrine of Imam Ali al-Hadi (a.s.)

    The tenth Imam.

  • Shrine of Imam Hasan al-Askari (a.s.)

    The eleventh Imam.

Enquire About Samarra

Enquiring does not imply a scheduled tour — we will tell you what is available.

Journeys including Samarra

These journey types can include Samarra. Details are confirmed with you on enquiry.

Iraq Sacred Ziyarat

Najaf · Karbala · Kadhimayn · Samarra

A journey to the holy shrines of Iraq — from the golden dome of Najaf to the two shrines of Karbala and the twin domes of Kadhimayn.

  • Shrine of Imam Ali (a.s.), Najaf
  • Shrines of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and Hazrat Abbas (a.s.), Karbala
  • Shrine of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.) and Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s.), Kadhimayn
Duration
Confirmed on enquiry
Price
Shared on enquiry

Iraq & Iran Combined Ziyarat

Najaf · Karbala · Kadhimayn · Samarra · Mashhad · Qom

One journey to the sacred shrines of both Iraq and Iran, planned around your time and travel needs.

  • The holy cities of Iraq: Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimayn and Samarra (subject to access)
  • Mashhad and Qom in Iran
  • One planning conversation for both countries
Duration
Confirmed on enquiry
Price
Shared on enquiry

Travel documents, visa policies, pilgrimage conditions and regional requirements can change. Please confirm current arrangements with us before making any travel commitments. Safar-e-Hidayat is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with any shrine administration or government authority.

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