Dates and destination at a glance
| Detail | Planning information |
|---|---|
| Religious date | 27 Rajab |
| Provisional timing | 5–6 January 2027; 25–26 December 2027 |
| Destination focus | Najaf and Karbala, or Qom and Mashhad |
| Suggested duration | 7–10 nights; itinerary to be confirmed |
| Booking status | Enquire for programme and availability |
Islamic dates are provisional and may vary by approximately 1–2 days. Confirm the local calendar and your religious authority; observance nights begin at sunset on the preceding civil date.
A Rajab journey for Eid al-Mabath
Late Rajab includes nearby mourning anniversaries as well as Mabath. Ask for a programme that explains each observance and gives it the appropriate tone. Keep country choice clear when comparing quotations.
What to compare in your quotation
Check the nights allocated to the central destination, the hotel and room occupancy, arrival and departure transfers, guide language and any meals offered. Ask whether flights and visa costs are included or quoted separately. Hotel views and walking distances should be confirmed for the actual property and room, rather than assumed from a package category.
Questions about this journey
Is Eid al-Mabath the same occasion as Milad-un-Nabi?
No. Mabath commemorates the prophetic calling; Milad-un-Nabi commemorates the Prophet's birth. They have different Hijri dates.
Is the itinerary already fixed?
This page describes a planning option. Request the current programme, available departure dates and an itemised quotation; a calendar date alone does not confirm a tour.