Walker's Guide

Walker’s Guide

Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq (A.S.) said, ‘If one of our Shia goes for the Ziarat of Imam Hussain (A.S.), then before he returns, all his sins will be forgiven. For every step he takes—whether on foot or mounted—1,000 good deeds are recorded for him, 1,000 sins are erased, and his rank is raised by 1,000 degrees.

 
PLANNING AND PREPARATIONS FOR THE WALK
It is an act that deepens our devotion and love for Imam Hussain (A.S.). This pilgrimage retraces the footsteps of our fourth Imam (A.S.), who walked in chains in the aftermath of Karbala. It brings us closer to the Ahlul Bait (A.S.) and offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on our lives and our relationship with the Masumeen (A.S.).
If one is fortunate enough to perform the Ziarat of Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his brother Mola Abbas Alamdar (A.S.) on Arba’een, then walking from Najaf to Karbala is truly a blessing not to be missed. As a guest of the most generous Imam during this sacred journey, you need not worry about food, rest, or other essentials—everything is provided with love and devotion. As a Zair of Imam Hussain (A.S.), you are deeply honored and will be cared for in ways beyond your imagination by those who consider it a privilege to serve you. Begin this journey with a heart full of gratitude, and honour the Iraqi hosts with the utmost respect and appreciation for their incredible hospitality.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE WALK
Total Distance
80 Km
Total Number of Poles
1452 Poles on Main Highway
Distance Between Each Poles
50 meters [20 Poles = 1 Km]
Approx. Walking Time Required
20 to 30 hours
Estimated Time to Reach the Destination
3 days and 2 nights
Preferred Start Time
16th Safar [10th August, 2025] - After Breakfast - 9:00 AM
Expected Completion Time (Insha’Allah)
18th Safar [12th August, 2025] – After Maghrib around 7:00 PM

Directions

Take an Exit from Imam Ali (A.S.) Haram from Shahra -e-Imam Jaffar-e-Sadiq (A.S.), keep walking straight and you will eventually get to the Highway (on the right), turn left, where hundreds of thousands of Zaireen e Mazloom Imam (A.S.) will be walking towards Karbala. This will be the start of numbered poles (Pole # 1). Join them and you will reach the Haram of Hazrat Abbas (A.S.) after about 73 Km at Pole # 1452.
Landmarks (Poles)
Pole Numbers are mentioned along the road from Najaf to Karbala on every Pole
Poles Starts After
7 Km.
Pole # 1
Ministry Office on Left side of the Road
Pole # 72
Pakistani Mokib Abu Fazlil Abbas (A.S.)
Pole # 95
Pakistani Mokib
Pole # 161
US Mokib: Shabab al Hussaini - DEH
Pole # 172
Pakistani Mokib
Pole # 208
US Mokib : Khudaam Imam e Hussain AS
Pole # 212
Pakistani - Medical Camp
Pole # 237
Indian Mokib
Pole # 272
Mokib Asheerul Akkasheen
Pole # 237
Indian Mokib
Pole # 313
Pakistani Mokib
Pole # 327
Indian Mokib : Karwan e Hind – Indian food / tea
Pole # 386
Pakistani Mokib
Pole # 413
Indian Mokib : Najaf Tours – Indian food / tea
Pole # 425
Mokib Aal-e-Fakhruddin
Pole # 448
Hussain For Justice Medical Camp
Pole # 464
Pakistani Mokib
Pole # 458
Mokib Imam Zain ul Abideen (A.S.)
Pole # 470
Mokib The Zahra Trust
Pole # 472
USA-Dar e Panjtan- Child care Medical Camp
Pole # 477
Pakistani Mokib
Pole # 536
Indian Food & Medical Camp
Pole # 594
Pakistani-Medical Camp
Pole # 603
Babul Hawaij ( Indian ) Night Stay
Pole # 655
Indian-Medical Camp
Pole # 709
Indian Mokib
Pole # 750
Indian Mokib
Pole # 754
Zawar ul Hussain Foundation - Pakistan / India
Pole # 777
Indian Mokib : Mojzataul Hussain
Pole # 816
Pakistan / Indian Mokib
Pole # 820
Babul Hussain (A.S.)
Pole # 892
Pakistani Mokib
Pole # 974
Indian Mokib
Pole # 1005
Indian Mokib
Pole # 1062
Iraqi Mokib : Imam Hassan (A.S.) Haram
Pole # 1086
Pakistani Mokib
Pole # 1087
Pakistani Mokib
Pole # 1144
Iraqi Mokib : Al Hasan Al Mujtaba
Pole # 1176
Mokib Ummul Baneen SA
Pole # 1183
Checkpost
Pole # 1237
Iraqi Mokib : Haram e Hazrat Abbas
Pole # 1252
Ministry of Import/Export – Office
Pole # 1285
Checking Checkpost - Entrance of Karbala
Pole # 1294
[Optional] Turn Right - Shortcut – After about 4 Km – Original Poles will again start from 1404 (Most People Take this Shortcut)
Pole # 1397
Pakistani Mokib
Pole # 1407
First Sight to Roza e Hazrat Abbas (A.S.) - People who Have Turn Right at 1294 will Join here (Note: Remove your Shoes in Respect to Haram)
Pole # 1452
End of Poles
50 Meters
Bab-e-Qibla - Roza-e-Hazrat Abbas (A.S.)