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ArbaeenZiyarat · Iraq

Arbaeen 2027

Jul 15 – 28, 2027 · 13 nights · Najaf 3 · Karbala 10

PLACEHOLDER — replace with real content before launch. The Arbaeen group — Najaf, the walk to Karbala, and the days of Arbaeen in Karbala.

Registration opening soon

What it costs

Both options published up front — the all-in price from New York, and the ground-only price if you would rather book your own flights.

Pricing for Arbaeen 2027 by tier, in US dollars
OptionEconomyStandardRecommendedPremium
With flightsfrom JFK / EWR$3,450$3,950$4,650
Land onlyyou arrange your own flights$1,750$2,250$2,900
Child$2,750$3,150$3,700
Single supplement—$700$1,100
NightsNajaf 3 · Karbala 10Najaf 3 · Karbala 10Najaf 3 · Karbala 10

All prices are per person in US dollars. With flights means return economy airfare from JFK / EWR included. Land only covers everything on the ground — hotels, transport, visa and guided ziyarat — and assumes you meet the group at the destination. A deposit of $500 per person secures a seat.

Who is travelling with you

The group is accompanied throughout. This is the part worth choosing on.

  • Maulana Accompanying Alim

    Alim · Hawza Ilmiyya, Qom

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Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Najaf

    Depart New York

    Evening departure from JFK.

  2. Day 2 · Najaf

    Arrive Najaf

    Airport assistance and transfer. First ziyarat after rest.

    • Imam Ali (AS)

  3. Day 3 · Najaf

    Najaf and Kufa

    • Wadi-us-Salam
    • Masjid al-Kufa
    • Masjid Sahlah

  4. Day 4 · Najaf

    Begin the walk

    The walk from Najaf towards Karbala begins. Support vehicles carry luggage.

  5. Day 7 · Karbala

    Arrive Karbala

    • Imam Hussain (AS)
    • Hazrat Abbas (AS)

  6. Day 12 · Karbala

    Arbaeen

    The day of Arbaeen in Karbala.

  7. Day 14 · Baghdad

    Return

    Transfer to Baghdad for the return flight.

Where you stay

Walking distance to the haram is stated for every hotel.

  • Najaf hotel (TBC)

    Najaf · 4★

    300m — about a 5 minute walk to the shrine of Imam Ali (AS)

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  • Karbala hotel (TBC)

    Karbala · 4★

    400m — about a 6 minute walk to Bain-ul-Haramain

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What is and is not included

Included

  • Return flights from JFK or Newark (with-flights tiers)
  • Iraq visa processing
  • Hotels as listed, on full board
  • All ground transport and transfers
  • Accompanying alim and zakir throughout
  • Daily majalis and guided ziyarat
  • Support vehicle and luggage transport on the walk
  • 24/7 group support

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Vaccinations
  • Excess baggage
  • Meals outside the hotel board basis

What you need before you travel

Check these early — visas and vaccination certificates take longer than people expect.

  • US passport valid 6+ months beyond return

    Renew early — processing times vary.

  • Polio vaccination certificate

    Required for entry to Iraq.

  • Passport photographs

    Two recent colour photographs for the visa application.

  • Dual nationals

    If you hold Iraqi or Iranian nationality alongside your US passport, tell us at registration — the visa route differs.

Securing your seat

  • $500 per person deposit
  • Balance due by May 1, 2027
  • Registration closes May 15, 2027

Nothing is charged on this site. Register your interest and we will contact you to confirm availability and arrange the deposit.

Questions about this departure

Do I have to walk the whole way?
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Is this suitable for children?
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