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Iraq, Iran and Arbaeen journeys, planned with you. Durations, dates, prices and arrangements are confirmed personally on enquiry.
Atabaki courtyard, Shrine of Fatima al-Masumeh (s.a.) — Qom, Iran
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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.
Mashhad · Qom
Visit the shrine of Imam Ali al-Ridha (a.s.) in Mashhad and the shrine of Fatima al-Masumeh (s.a.) in Qom.
Najaf · Karbala · Kadhimayn · Samarra · Mashhad · Qom
One journey to the sacred shrines of both Iraq and Iran, planned around your time and travel needs.
Najaf · Karbala
Travel to Karbala for Arbaeen, the commemoration of the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.).
Karbala · Najaf · Kadhimayn · Mashhad · Qom
Travel together with family, friends or your community, with one point of contact for the whole group.
Karbala · Najaf · Kadhimayn · Mashhad · Qom
A Ziyarat planned around elderly pilgrims and people with disabilities or limited mobility — including those who are maʿzūr (معذور).
Your choice of sacred destinations
Tell us where you hope to go and when — we will help you shape a Ziyarat around your needs.
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.
Pilgrims walking toward Karbala for Arbaeen, Babil province, 2011
The Journey of Arbaeen
Discover the spiritual significance of Arbaeen and explore travel arrangements for a pilgrimage to the sacred city of Karbala.
الأربعين
An illustration of the traditional walk — not a transport route or itinerary.
Many pilgrims begin at the shrine of Imam Ali (a.s.) before setting out.
Those who walk follow the road toward Karbala — a journey of around 80 km that many complete over several days, served along the way by mawkibs.
Pilgrims arrive for the Ziyarat of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and Hazrat Abbas (a.s.).
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Arbaeen — Arabic for "forty" — marks the fortieth day after Ashura, the day Imam Hussain (a.s.) was martyred at Karbala in 61 AH. It falls on 20 Safar in the Islamic calendar and is a day of remembrance, mourning and renewed devotion.
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Karbala is the heart of Arbaeen, home to the shrines of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and Hazrat Abbas (a.s.). Many pilgrims also visit the shrine of Imam Ali (a.s.) in Najaf, and some begin their walk from there.
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Because the Islamic calendar is lunar, Arbaeen moves earlier by around 10–11 days each Gregorian year, and its exact date depends on the sighting of the moon. Travel dates are confirmed only once they are established.
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Accommodation in Karbala and Najaf is extremely limited at Arbaeen and transport is heavily affected by crowds. Enquiring early gives the most time to confirm what is possible — nothing is promised until it is secured.
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Many pilgrims travel with family or community groups at Arbaeen. If you are organising a group, share the number of travellers and any special needs so arrangements can be discussed realistically.
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Comfortable, well-worn walking shoes, light modest clothing, sun protection, a small backpack, personal medication and copies of your documents are widely recommended. If you plan to walk, consult your doctor and build up your walking beforehand.
Arbaeen travel dates, visas, accommodation and access are not guaranteed. They depend on the Islamic calendar, the authorities and availability each season, and are confirmed with you only once established.
An Iraq Ziyarat
The holy cities of Iraq are often visited in a sequence like the one below. It is an illustration of the sacred places — your actual journey is planned and confirmed with you.
Illustrative destination sequence — not a confirmed itinerary
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Shrine of Imam Ali (a.s.), 2023
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