Arafat Karbala 2026

May 24th to May 31st

Karbala - Najaf

Karbala

5 Nights in Baron Hotel - Karbala

Najaf

2 Nights in Najaf Do Hotel - Najaf

This is your opportunity to walk where they walked…
And to be a guest of the Ahlulbayt (ع) this holiday season.

Valued Bundle

$2299 USD

Visa

Visa Fee Not Included. Visa Application Process Available

Food

Daily meals included.

Hotels

5 start lodging included.

Flight Tickets

Flight tickets not included.

Tours

Outside ziyarat / lectures workshop.

DAILY PROGRAMS

Iraq

ZIYARAH & REFLECTION

AUGUST 10 – NAJAF

Arrival: Arrive at Baghdad International Airport. Transfer: Private A/C transport to hotel in the holy city of Najaf. Check-In: Settle into accommodations and rest after travel. Evening: Welcome briefing with the Ahlulbayt Travels team, outlining the journey ahead.Spiritual Activity: Perform Ziyarah of Imam Ali (ع).

AUGUST 11 – NAJAF

Morning: Rest & Spiritual Preparation Day Use the day for recovery and preare for the Arab'in Walk. Arba’in Walk Session: Special group session introducing the history, intention (niyyah), and spiritual etiquette of the Arba’in walk. Evening: Night 1: First group of pilgrims begins the Najaf-to-Karbala Arba’in Walk, departing after Maghrib.

AUGUST 12 – NAJAF

Morning: Arrival into Mokib and rest. Day reserved for relaxation and recovery. Evening Night 2: Walkers continue on foot toward Karbala.

AUGUST 13 – KARBALA

Morning: Arrival into Mokib and rest. Day reserved for relaxation and recovery. Evening Night 3: Walkers continue on foot toward Karbala.

AUGUST 14 – KARBALA

Arrival into Karbala: Walkers enter the holy city in time for the sacred eve of Arba’in. Evening: Commemorate the Night of Arba’in with group supplication and visitation to the shrines of Imam Hussain (ع) and Hazrat Abbas (ع).

AUGUST 15 – KARBALA

ARBA’IN DAY – THE PEAK OF ZIYARAH Join millions of believers at the shrine of Imam Hussain (ع) for the largest peaceful gathering on Earth. Participate in mourning rituals, du’as, and reflection throughout the day. Evening: Open schedule for individual prayer, personal moments in the Haramain, and rest.

AUGUST 16 – KARBALA

Day Trip to Samarra & Kadhimiya Morning Departure: Visit Samarra to perform Ziyarah at the shrines of Imam Ali al-Hadi (ع), Imam Hasan al-Askari (ع), and the Sardab (cellar) of Imam Mahdi (عج). Continue to Kadhimiya for Ziyarah of Imam Musa al-Kazim (ع) and Imam Muhammad Taqi (ع). Evening: Return to Karbala for rest and personal reflection.

AUGUST 17 – KARBALA

Q&A Session & Closing Reflections Morning: Group gathering to reflect on the experience of Arba’in. Interactive Q&A session with guides and scholars to process spiritual takeaways. Afternoon: Final Ziyarah opportunity at the shrines of Imam Hussain (ع) and Abul Fadl al-Abbas (ع). Evening: Farewell dinner and closing du’a.

AUGUST 18 – KARBALA

Check-Out & Departures: Transfer to Baghdad International Airport for return flights. Depart with your heart forever changed by the footsteps of Arba’in.

DAILY PROGRAMS

Iraq

ZIYARAH & REFLECTION

May 24 – KARBALA

Arrival at Baghdad (BGW)
Airport – Transfer to KARBALA Welcome Briefing
Ziyarah of Imam Hussain (ع) & Hazrat Abbas (ع)

May 25 – KARBALA

Atraf Ziyarah (surrounding holy sites)
Arafah Night Program

May 26 – KARBALA (DAY OF ARAFAH)

A‘māl of the Day of Arafah
Hotel Majlis (Evening)

May 27 – KARBALA

Day Trip to Samarra & Kadhimayn

May 28 – KARBALA 

Day trip to Kufa
Ziyarah of Masjid Kufa

May 29 – NAJAF

Depart to najaf hotel
Ziyarah of Imam Ali (ع)l
Masjid-e-Sahla, Masjid-e-Hanana, Masjid-e-KUMAYL

May 30 – NAJAF (DAY TRIP)

Wadi As-Salam Tour
Group Closing Withe Q&A

May 31– NAJAF

depatures

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