Iraq Sacred Ziyarat

Overview

The Iraq Ziyarat brings together the most visited shrines of the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) in a single journey. Pilgrims typically spend time in Najaf and Karbala, and visit Kadhimayn in Baghdad and, where access allows, Samarra.

Exact routing, the number of nights in each city and travel arrangements are planned with you and confirmed before booking.

Important places

• 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
• Al-Askari shrine, Samarra — subject to access at the time of travel

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

   Samarra

   Shrines of Imam Ali al-Hadi (a.s.) and Imam Hasan al-Askari (a.s.)

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.

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