SUMMER ZIYARAH:
A JOURNEY OF SPIRITUAL ELEVATION
Embark on a transformative spiritual journey with Ahlulbayt Travel this summer. Join us as we visit the sacred cities of Makkah, Karbala, Najaf, and Mashhad, immersing ourselves in the profound rites of Umrah and the deeply moving Arba’in pilgrimage. This unique experience includes the historic Arba’in walk, a powerful act of devotion and solidarity, followed by a visit to the holy shrines in Iran. Our Summer Break Ziyarah packages are designed to offer a perfect blend of devotion, reflection, and spiritual growth. If you seek a meaningful, life-changing experience, let your soul be elevated and your faith strengthened with us this summer.
DAILY PROGRAMS: ZIYARAH & REFLECTION
august 4 – MEDINA
Welcome Briefing
Ziyarah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
august 5 – MEDINA
Ziyarah of holy personalities at Jannatul Baqi
Atraf Ziyarat: Masjid Ghamama, Mahala-e-Banu Hashim, Masjid-e-Ali
august 6 – MEDINA
Continued Ziyarah at Jannatul Baqi
Atraf Ziyarat: Masjid Ghamama, Mahala-e-Banu Hashim, Masjid-e-Ali
august 7– MECCA
Ziyarah of Masjid-e-Quba, Masjid-e-Qiblatain, Sab’ah Masajid, Battle of Trench,
Uhud Mountain, and the Grave of Syed Hazrat Hamza
Departure to Mecca
august 8 – MECCA
Umrah
august 9 – MECCA
Ziyarah of the Cave of Hira, Cave of Thawr,
Jabal al-Rahmah, Jannatul Mo'Allah, Masjid al-Jinn
Q&A Session & Closing
august 10– MECCA
Departure
IRAQ
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 – KARABALA
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.
IRAN
august 18 – MASHHAD
Welcome Briefing
Ziyarah of Imam Reza (AS)
Majlis at the Haram of Imam Reza (AS)
august 19 – MASHHAD
Tour of Haram & Museum
Dastarkhwan of Imam Reza (AS)
august 20 – MASHHAD
QADAMGAH & NISHAPOUR
Majlis at the Haram of Imam Reza (AS)
august 21 – QOM
Ziyarah of Bibi Masooma (SA)
august 22 – QOM
Ziyarah of Masjid Jamkaran
Q&A session & Closing
august 23 – QOM
Departure
