Ashara 1443 (2021) in KUN General Information

Pls read below instructions carefully and if you have any questions, pls call me.

  • Sagla Zaireen ne Ashara Mubaraka in Karbala no azm mubarak thai. There are 100 Hajj/Umrah sawab in Imam Hussain AS ziarat.
  • Pls see attached namaaz niyyat. You need to pray Zohar namaaz first and then Hawaij namaaz (niyyat attached) and then pray Asar namaaz in the end. Pls take sadaqo and put under your masalla while you are praying this namaaz. (You can also find all the instructions in Bu Saheb Sahifa)
  • Pls make sure to have your COVID-19 PCR test (NO RAPID TEST) done before 72 hrs of your flight. Pls take printed copy of report with you.
  • Pls Download the Visa form from below and fill out. Pls take printed copy with you.
  • Summer is very hot in Karbala, Pls take all precautions to avoid sun stroke and direct exposure to Sun. Pls take ample amount of Gatorade powder or energy Drink packets so you can rehydrate yourself. 
  • Pls take head cover materials (scarf etc for men, women and kids). 
  • Pls do not exhaust yourself in daytime and do Ziarat in early mornings or in evenings.
  • Pls take 4 color copies of your Passports photograph page.
  • Pls fill out the attached form and take a printed copy with you.
  • Pls bring the amount I have told you individually, In an envelope with your name. If you are traveling with your family, You can make one envelope for all family members.
  • Pls reach your Airport 3 hrs before your flight time.
  • When you check in your luggage, pls make sure that your luggage is booked for all the way to Najaf or Baghdad wherever you’re landing in Iraq.
  • Pls make sure to lock your luggage all the time and if needed, pls take small luggage lock with you.
  • If you need to lock your room in Karbala Faiz, Pls bring one number lock with you.
  • Pls do not forget to bring international adaptor to charge your electronic devises  (phone etc.)
  • You can take your phones in Najaf and Kufa masjid, but no electronic devices are allowed in any ziarat in Karbala.
  • If you’re taking any medicine regularly, Pls make sure to carry all of your medicine in Hand Carry bag.

As per Faiz-e-Hussaini Instructions, Ladies are required to wear Sada and Simple Rida, No Bright colors, lace or fancy work.  You are required to be in Rida when arrive at Najaf/Baghdad Airport.  Pls make sure to have one extra Rida in your hand carry luggage. Pls also be sure to take scarf to cover your full head and to have full sleeve blouses. You will also need socks. Pls make sure to have comfortable shoes because sometimes we have to walk.

For Gents, Kurta-Izar Saya and topi are mandatory, you are required to arrive Najaf/Baghdad Airport in Kurta-Izar, topi and saya. If you are traveling from your home in other regular clothes, you may, but make sure to have Kurta-Izar Saya-Topi in your hand carry luggage so you can change your clothes before arriving in Najaf/Baghdad Airport. Pls make sure to have socks and comfortable shoes / sandals.

Laundry services are available in Karbala/Najaf faiz. Also, Iron with stands are available outside your rooms in faiz. Wifi access is available on charge basis. All international GSM roaming phones are working in Iraq but you can also purchase local SIM at very reasonable prices. Pls make sure you have unlocked GSM phones with you if you are planning to purchase local SIM card.

Again, Pls see below list and make sure these items are with you in your hand carry bag:

 1.  Extra RIDA (for Ladies)
 2.  Extra KURTA, IZAR , SAYA and TOPI (for Gents)
 3.  Masallo
 4.  One Night suit
 5.  Novelty Kit (soap, hand towel, Toothbrush, toothpaste, comb. etc) regular medicines.
 6.  Passport, E-Ticket confirmation, PCR test document and all other necessary travel documents