Arbaeen walk 1403 | Route, documents and fees

For several years, the lovers of the school of Imam Hossein (AS) have been walking the Arbaeen procession in Karbala with love and faith. Arbaeen walk and visit Pilgrimage places of Karbala It is a trip that is different from many of your trips and there is a high possibility that you will face unexpected challenges and circumstances. In order to minimize your difficulties in this trip, we in this part of Tourism magazine We are going to tell you about zero to hundred of this trip. Many of the tips in this article are written by pilgrims who have the experience of walking Arbaeen Hosseini several times, so be sure to implement the tips in this article. By the way, if you want to have a complete pilgrimage and tour in Karbala, we suggest reading the article Sights of Karbala do not miss

The start date of the Arbaeen walk

The start of the Arbaeen walk does not have an exact date, and this time depends on your conditions, such as the type of transportation, physical strength, and planning your trip, etc. Considering that this year’s Arbaeen falls on the 4th of Shahrivar and is on Sunday, you can start the Arbaeen walk in Karbala ten, seven or four to five days before this date. Keep in mind that the closer your travel date is to Arbaeen, the more likely you will encounter a large crowd and difficult conditions.

How to register for the Arbaeen walk?

According to the rules of the Arbaeen headquarters, to participate in the Arbaeen walk, one must enter Samah system Sign up. By registering in this system, your pilgrimage will be organized and planned in a legal way, and your mind will be easy in every way, like buying an insurance policy, etc. Authentication of fellow countrymen, census and arrangement of pilgrims are among the functions of Samah system. Registration for Hosseini’s Arbaeen walk in the Samah system started on July 17, 1403, and the deadline to do it is Arbaeen day, which is 4 Shahrivar.

Conditions of registration in the Arbaeen walk and the Samah system

Before we explain the registration process in the Samah system, it is good to know its conditions first:

• According to this year’s laws (1403), your passport must be valid for at least one month.
• According to the emphasis of Arbain headquarters, pilgrims must be covered by Arbain insurance. Arbain insurance services in the Samah system are provided in packages of 80, 90 and 100 thousand tomans. In addition to the insurance fee, it is necessary to pay 20,000 Tomans for the medical services of the Red Crescent Relief and Rescue Committee.
• If you are going to Karbala as a group, it is better to register as a group. In group registration, the first person who registers is considered as the head of the group and the rest will be the subgroups. The advantage of this registration model for you will be that the notifications will be done better and it will help you in cases like getting lost.

Registration process in Samah system

To register in the Samah system, you must go through the following step-by-step process:

• First, enter Samah system through your mobile phone or computer or search for Samah system in Google.
• When you enter the Samah system page, click on the registration section. In the registration section, you will be directed to a page where you must enter your national code and mobile number.
• After completing the mentioned step, a confirmation code will be sent to your mobile number, which you must enter in the entry code field.
• Now you have to enter your personal information such as date of birth, detailed passport details, address and postal code of your residence, etc.
• In the next step, you need to enter the exit border and the date of exit from the border.
• Choosing a round trip vehicle is the next step in your registration process.
• After completing these steps, you must make your insurance payment to complete your registration.
• In fact, by completing the information, paying the insurance premium and receiving the tracking code, you can make sure that your registration is complete.

How to get Arbaeen pilgrim card?

Last year, the Arbaeen Pilgrim Card was accessible through the Iran Man program, but now you can register your request for the Arbaeen Pilgrim Card through the Mobile Plus of Tourism and City Banks and receive it in the form of a bank card with free mail. The back of this card is one QR code and personal link It is included for each pilgrim and includes all Arbaeen services.

How to receive Arbaeen currency?

You can receive Arbaeen currency from the following banks and messengers:

• National Bank and Postbank: messenger yes
• Sepe Bank: Rubika messenger
• Saderat Bank: Spino application and Shams counter system
• Parsian Bank: IGP messenger
• Bank Tejarat: Bank Tejarat system
• Bank Mellat: electronic counter of Bank Mellat

How to cancel Arbaeen walk?

To withdraw from Karbala’s Arbaeen walk, you must register your withdrawal request in the Samah system and payment can be made by providing your Shabai number.

The cost of Arbaeen walking is 1403

It is true that the walking trip to Karbala is not very expensive, but you should not go on this trip without knowing the costs because this knowledge will bring you more preparation and peace. In the following section, we draw your attention to important points about the cost of Arbaeen walking:

• According to the decision of Arbaeen headquarters, pilgrims who leave for Karbala by air before 25 Safar will not have to pay exit fees. exempt are
• Certainly, the cost of your trip to Karbala on the Arbaeen walk is less compared to other trips because you are going to walk part of the way and due to the abundance of food and accommodation on the way, you will not pay for your food and accommodation.
• An important cost that you should consider in this trip is your transportation cost, which will largely depend on your means of transportation and the choice of border. For example, if you go to Najaf by plane and walk from there, you have to pay several times the cost of the time you want to go by your own car.
• If you plan to travel with your own car, keep in mind that you have to leave it in the border parking lot and pay 30,000 Tomans per night.
• Arbain insurance services in the Samah system are in packages of 80, 90 and 100 thousand tomans.
• The cost of issuing a pilgrimage passport is 65 thousand tomans and a normal passport is 465 thousand tomans.
• The amount of pilgrimage currency for the year 1403 is 200 thousand dinars.

Fare rates from border terminals to Najaf in Arbaeen 1403

• Khosravi to Najaf: bus 12 to 16 thousand dinars, van 15 to 19 thousand dinars and ride 25 thousand dinars
• Mehran to Najaf: bus 9 to 13 thousand dinars, van 15 to 18 thousand dinars and ride 25 thousand dinars
• Chadaba to Najaf: bus 10-18 thousand dinars, van 10-18 thousand dinars and ride 25 thousand dinars
• Shalamcheh to Najaf: bus 12 to 15 thousand dinars, van 12 to 15 thousand dinars and ride 25 thousand dinars

Fares from border terminals to Karbala in Arbaeen 1403

• Khosravi to Karbala: bus 10-15 thousand dinars, van 15-18 thousand dinars and ride 25 thousand dinars
• Mehran to Karbala: bus 8 to 12 thousand dinars, van 13 to 15 thousand dinars and ride 25 thousand dinars
• Chadaba to Karbala: bus 15-20 thousand dinars, van 15-20 thousand dinars and ride 25-30 thousand dinars
• Shalamcheh to Karbala: bus 18-22 thousand dinars, van 18-22 thousand dinars and ride 28-32 thousand dinars

Necessary documents for Arbaeen walk

The necessary documents for the Arbaeen walk include the following:

• ID card printed after registration confirmation
• Barcode sent by the system (print this barcode and stick it on your devices. It is important to have a barcode because it helps to find them if they are lost.)
• passport
• Arba’in passport (pilgrimage passport): This passport is issued to those people who Their passports are expired or they don’t have a passport. Keep in mind that this pass is valid until the end of the walking ceremony and will expire after that. The advantage of using this passport is its lower cost and faster issuance than a normal passport. For example, the cost of issuing an Arbaeen passport is only 65 thousand tomans.

Arbaeen walking routes

How to go on Arbaeen walk is usually the first question that concerns travelers. Examining different walking routes will help you answer this question, and in addition, you can choose a suitable route. Have a comfortable trip to Karbala. In Karbala Arbaeen walk, there is one main route and three secondary routes in front of you, which you will learn more about in detail.

Tariq al-Hussein

Tariq al-Hussein is the most frequented route on which you reach Karbala after passing through Najaf and Heydariyeh. The main walking route of Arbaeen is famous The length of this route is 76 km and it has more processions and resorts.

Tariq al-Ulama

If you want to see greenery on the walking path of Arbaeen, take the path of Tariq al-Ulama. In this direction You pass through Kufa and Sahlah to reach Karbala. Tariq al-Ulama It is also known as the Euphrates route and is considered a secondary route. To choose this route, keep in mind that compared to other routes, there are fewer processions and facilities, and also because it is secluded, it has less security. When Saddam forbade walking towards Karbala, Tariq al-Ulama was the path that the clerics used to cross at night.

through the way

Halle is the shortest route to Karbala with a distance of 46 km. As its name suggests, this path starts from Helleh and after Taweerij reaches Karbala. Usually the natives of the region walk through Halleh, that’s why you see fewer Iranian processions on this route.

Kazmin-Baghdad route

Kazmin-Baghdad is the longest walking route to Karbala, which is about 109 kilometers away. This route starts from the city of Kazmin and most of its processions are native to Iraq.

The best route for Arbaeen walking

The best walking route for Arbaeen is different depending on your circumstances and taste, but in general, pilgrims consider the best route to be Tariq al-Hussein because it has more facilities and security than other routes.

Arbaeen walking foods

In Karbala processions, you will be served with all kinds of drinks and food. It is true that these foods are cooked with good intentions and as offerings, but anyway, you are a traveler and you should be careful. According to the advice of nutritionists and doctors, you should observe the following points for nutrition during Arbaeen Karbala walk:

• Avoid eating fatty and salty foods.
• Do not eat perishable foods (which have sauces and eggs).
• Do not drink hot drinks in plastic cups.
• Eat foods that are cooked or grilled.
• Test a small portion of the offering to make sure it is cooked and healthy before eating it whole.

Food distribution time

The time of food distribution in the processions is not clearly announced, but keep in mind that these processions operate around the clock.

Tea and coffee

One of the most attractive parts of serving processions is tea and coffee, which relieves your tiredness; The same strong tea in narrow glass glasses sweetened with sugar or coffee drinks known as “dalla” and served semi-hot in special cups. Of course, this model of tea and coffee is served in Khuzestan processions.

Arbaeen walking equipment

People who have traveled to Karbala several times on foot consider the following items necessary for Arbaeen walking:

• Suitable shoes for walking (be sure to wear shoes that you have walked in for several hours before.)
• Light backpack
• A small bag for carrying documents and essential items
• Light and portable mattress
• Energetic snacks such as dried fruit, dates and nuts
• Mineral water and its special bottle
• Iranian SIM card (first carrier, Irancell and Rightel) or Iraqi
• Necessary sewing supplies such as thread and needle
• Clothes for cold and warm weather and socks
• Sea salt to disinfect the mouth
• Foods to prevent heatstroke, such as lemon, khashir, and syrupy eggs, etc.
• Tools such as bandages, cotton, betadine, sterile gas, etc.
• Hygiene items such as toilet liquid, paste soap, hand sanitizer and shampoo
• sunscreen
• Hat or niqab and sunglasses
• Light travel dishes (spoon and fork, plate and glass)
• Travel blanket or bedding
• Medical slippers or sandals
• paper napkin
• freezer bag
• Stroller (if carrying a child)

If you want to know what are the essential items for a trip to Karbala in general, this practical article is good Karbala travel essentials read the

What should those who get lost during Arbaeen walk do?

If you happen to get lost during the Arbaeen walk in Karbala, keep your cool and visit the following places:

• Police information kiosk
• Centers for the missing, such as the Pilgrim Guide Headquarters
• Consulate offices of the Islamic Republic of Iran
• Rescue centers and processions
• Places of settlement of Iranians

In addition, the following methods will help you when you get lost during the Arbaeen walk.

Notification of status in “Yes” application

You can report your lost status through the Yes application. For this, you must have updated the latest version of Yes and register your status in the “Current” and “Status Notification” sections.

Notification of status with USSD code

By dialing *500 # (from left to right) and selecting the “Arabin” option, you can record your status and also know the location of your fellow passengers.

Arbaeen walk is done from which borders?

Depending on your circumstances and origin, you can cross several borders and make your way to Karbala. If you want to know which Iranian border is the most suitable for you to enter, read this section.

Mehran border

Shalamche border

Marz Khosravi

The border of the crater

Bashmaq border

Tamerchin border

Medicines that you should not take with you on the Arbaeen walk?

It is forbidden to carry narcotic drugs such as codeine, sleeping pills, tramadol, methadone, epilepsy and cancer drugs in Iraq, and for your need for such drugs, you can go to health care centers or Red Crescent bases.

Health recommendations for Arbaeen walking

• According to some pilgrims along the way, there is soap for washing hands, so be sure to bring hand sanitizer with you.
• It is better to use a filter mask and hand sanitizer on the Arbaeen walking route.
• Use “zinc oxide” ointment to prevent foot blisters and tetracycline ointment to treat foot blisters.
• Recommended, talcum powder or calendula ointment is effective to prevent heartburn.
• If you feel pain in your chest during the Arbaeen walk, go to the medical service centers or the Red Crescent community on the way as soon as possible.
• To prevent cholera, wash your hands regularly with water and liquid and avoid eating vegetables, ice, and unsanitary dairy products.
• To reduce the chance of blisters on your feet, wear comfortable shoes and take your feet out of the shoes once in a while and rest them.
• Keep in mind that spring and river water are not healthy.
• It is better to eat Mokbi foods that have a health certificate.
• If you have a history of allergies and sensitivities, avoid eating Arab spiced foods.
• Even if possible, do not kiss or shake hands with anyone on the way.
• Be sure to cover your mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing.

Hours of operation of Arbaeen walking borders

In general, all borders are open 24/7, and only Bashmaq border is open with working hours from 4:30 am to 5 pm, and its opening has a time limit.

How many days does the Arbaeen walk last?

The duration of the Arbaeen walk depends not only on your physical strength, but also on other factors such as the choice of route. In general, keep in mind that if your physical strength is normal, with 7-8 hours of walking a day, it will take about 3-4 days.

The number and use of verticals on the Arbaeen walking path

By showing the distance you have traveled, the verticals are your best guide for the Arbaeen Karbala walk. Pay attention to the fact that the distance between both verticals is 50 meters, which means that you travel one kilometer by passing 20 verticals. In general, the number of verticals is 1452, from the shrine of Hazrat Ali to the exit of Najaf city, there are 182 verticals, and from 1390 verticals, you enter the city of Karbala. It is interesting to know that the column of 1452 is located exactly in front of the shrine of Hazrat Abul Fazl. Be aware that the number of processions decreases from 1100 to 1390 vertical, so schedule your walk so that you don’t walk the distance between these two verticals at night and don’t have trouble finding a rest area.

Important points of Arbaeen walk

In order for you to have a comfortable and carefree trip to Karbala, we didn’t just settle for the obvious and asked several people who had the experience of such a trip, what is the best way to travel to Karbala on foot. The result of our inquiry with these people is pure tips that will definitely open the way for your trip.

• The best time for Arbaeen walking during the day first sunrise The weather is not too hot yet and it is better to stop in a safe place when the sun sets.
• Before traveling, put henna on your feet up to the ankle so that they are more prepared for a long walk.
• When you are resting, pay attention to your belongings so that they are not at risk of being stolen.
• According to the announcement of the police chief of the country’s airport, it is forbidden to carry a power bank on Arbaeen flights.
• If you plan to travel with your own car, don’t park it anywhere except the border parking lots so it won’t be stolen.
• One or two days after Arbaeen, most processions gather, so if you want to stay in Karbala after Arbaeen, think about your accommodation and food.
• Avoid handing over your identification documents and supplies to unknown people and never trust strangers during this trip.
• It is good to carry a small neck bag during the Arbaeen walk so that you can keep your essential documents in it.
• Walk a path like Tariq al-Hussein that has a lot of traffic and don’t go for a path that is unknown and lonely.
• To enjoy the pilgrimage as much as possible, try to do the Arbaeen Hosseini walk in the utmost silence and peace.
• Never discuss politics and beliefs with anyone along the way. This is not only useless, but also disturbs your pilgrimage.
• The heat of Iraq and Karbala is no joke, so be sure to check the weather, drink enough water and wear cool clothes to avoid heatstroke.
• If you have a desire, take small gifts for Iraqi people from your city so that you have appreciated their hospitality and also keep the memory of Iranians good in their memory.

A journey that should be taken with love and awareness…

If you intend to walk during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, you should be aware of all its conditions and take time for this knowledge so that the difficulty of the journey does not take away your enthusiasm for the pilgrimage. While walking in Arbaeen Hosseini, instead of dealing with marginal issues, pay attention to the state and peace of your heart and walk with love, faith and awareness. If it is difficult for you to travel to Karbala on foot, Karbala tour We suggest

What is your experience of walking in Arbaeen Karbala? We look forward to reading your experiences and memories in the comments section.

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