Iraq & Iran Combined Ziyarat

Overview

For pilgrims who wish to visit the shrines of both countries in one journey, the combined Ziyarat links the holy cities of Iraq with Mashhad and Qom.

Because this journey crosses borders, visa requirements and routing are reviewed carefully with each traveller and confirmed before booking.

Important places

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

Itinerary

A confirmed day-by-day itinerary is shared with you on enquiry. The sacred places are often visited in a sequence like this:

1. 01

   Najaf

   Shrine of Imam Ali (a.s.)

2. 02

   Karbala

   Shrines of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and Hazrat Abbas (a.s.)

3. 03

   Kadhimayn

   Shrines of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (a.s.) and Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (a.s.)

4. 04

   Mashhad

   Shrine of Imam Ali al-Ridha (a.s.)

5. 05

   Qom

   Shrine of Fatima al-Masumeh (s.a.)

Illustrative sequence only — not a confirmed itinerary.

Documents & visa notes

• A passport with validity well beyond your travel dates — your travel consultant will confirm the exact requirement.
• Visa requirements differ by nationality and change from time to time. Current requirements are confirmed with you before any booking.
• Recent passport-size photographs and copies of your documents are often requested.
• Separate visa arrangements may be required for Iraq and Iran.

Important travel considerations

• Travel documents, visa policies and regional conditions can change. Please confirm current arrangements with us before making any travel commitments.
• Access to shrines and some areas is managed by the shrine administrations and local authorities and may be adjusted at busy times.
• Comfortable footwear, modest clothing and personal medication are recommended for every Ziyarat journey.

Destinations on this journey