🇮🇷Iran Ziyarat · Mashhad · Qom · Tehran

Iran Ziyarat

Visit the shrine of Imam Ali al-Raza in Mashhad — one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations on earth. Combined Mashhad + Qom packages with Urdu-speaking guides.

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Flight time
3–4 hours from Karachi / Lahore
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Visa
Visa required · $50–80 USD · Apply in advance
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Currency
Iranian Toman (IRR) · Exchange locally
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Best season
April–May and September–October
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Ideal duration
5–7 days (Mashhad only) · 8–10 days (+ Qom)
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Dress code
Hijab mandatory for women · Modest dress for all

Sacred Shrines

Iran's most visited Ziyarat sites — each with unique spiritual significance

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Primary Ziyarat

Mashhad

Shrine of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Raza (8th Imam). Over 25 million visitors annually — one of the most visited pilgrimage sites on earth.

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Combined package

Qom

Shrine of Hazrat Masooma (sister of Imam Raza). Major Islamic seminary city — the heartbeat of Shia scholarship.

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Optional

Tehran

Shrine of Shah Abdul-Azim (Hazrat Abdulazim) in Rey district. Optional city add-on for those flying in via Tehran.

Sample 7-Day Itinerary

A typical Iran Ziyarat circuit from Pakistan — customizable per your schedule.

Day 1–2
Mashhad

Arrive Mashhad. Ziyarat of Imam Raza shrine — golden dome complex. Morning and evening prayers. Bazaar-e-Raza for shopping.

Day 3
Mashhad

Dedicated Ziyarat day. Secondary shrines around Mashhad complex. Optional guided tour of the old city. Recommended: early morning Ziyarat before crowds.

Day 4–5
Qom

Drive/fly to Qom (8h drive or 1h flight). Ziyarat of Hazrat Masooma shrine. Visit Jamkaran Mosque (recommended Wednesday night for prayers).

Day 6
Tehran (optional)

Train to Tehran (2h). Ziyarat of Shah Abdul-Azim in Rey. Tehran Grand Bazaar. Return or depart from IKA airport.

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Departure

Final Ziyarat and duas. Depart from Mashhad (MHD) or Tehran (IKA) back to Pakistan.

Best Time to Visit

Mashhad sees millions of pilgrims year-round — timing determines crowd levels and hotel rates.

April – MayRecommended

Spring flowers, comfortable temperatures (15–25°C in Mashhad). Less crowded than summer or peak religious dates.

September – OctoberRecommended

Post-summer cooldown. Excellent weather, good hotel availability. Overlaps with start of academic year in Qom seminary.

Imam Raza Birthday (Rajab)Book early

Huge crowds. Deep spiritual atmosphere. Book hotels 3+ months in advance. Prices significantly higher.

June – AugustManageable

Summer heat in Mashhad (30–38°C). Manageable indoors — shrine complex is air-conditioned. Good hotel availability.

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Urdu-speaking scholar guides who explain the spiritual and historical significance of each site. Group and private options available.

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