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لَبَّيكَ يا حُسَين
Arbaeen 2027. Walk to Karbala with us.
Our biggest trip of the year is coming back, and this time the KBM family will be bigger than ever. Walk from Najaf to Karbala with our staff, volunteers, scholar and Nauhakhwan, at your own pace and in comfort, and reach the Haram of Imam Hussain (as) on the day of Arbaeen.
Arbaeen, 20 Safar 1449, is expected around 25 July 2027. The final date depends on the moon sighting.
150+ zaireen, almost every year.
Almost every year, more than 150 zaireen of Imam Hussain (as) walk to Karbala with KBM Tours, and return home safe and happy. For 2027 our niyyat is simple: a bigger KBM family on the road to Karbala than ever before.
“With Karam of Pak Syeda (sa) what a successful group. Emotions, affection, management, everything on point.”
The most organized Arbaeen walk
Millions walk to Karbala every Arbaeen. Walking with KBM means you never walk alone, never wonder where to rest, and never lose the spirit of the walk.
Planned from the first step
Start points, rest stops, meal breaks and night stays are planned before we land, so the group walks together with a clear plan each day.
Volunteers all across the walk
KBM staff and volunteers walk at the front, middle and back of the group. Water, help with bags, and a familiar face whenever you need one.
Our own noha vehicle
A special KBM vehicle with speakers travels with the group, so the nohakhwani never stops along the walk. Every step is taken with Ya Hussain on our lips.
Live tracking in the KBM app
With our new app, families at home can follow the group live on the walk, and zaireen can always see where the group is.
Scholar and majalis
Our scholar from Najaf leads ziyarat, duas and majalis through the journey, and Mir Kazmi leads the nohay with the group.
Moukib guide and walk kit
Every year we share an updated moukib list and a backpack essentials guide, so you know what to pack and where to rest before you leave home.
Nohay, khidmat and a family around you
The Arbaeen walk is long, and it is the people around you that carry you through it. Our team has walked it with KBM zaireen year after year.
- Nohakhwani by Mir Kazmi, played through the noha vehicle so the whole group can join in
- Staff in black KBM vests and volunteers in yellow, easy to spot in the crowds
- A slower pace and extra care for elders, women and children
- Group check-ins at every stop, so no one is left behind
Walk as much as you want. The choice is yours.
With many groups the full walk is mandatory. Not with KBM. Whoever does not want to walk, our team takes directly to the hotel. Walking is your niyyat and your choice, never something we impose.
Walk, or go straight to Karbala
We walk for 3 days from Najaf towards Karbala. At the end of every walking day, and before we start the next morning, our team checks with every zaer. Anyone who wants to go straight to the Karbala hotel can go, and our team takes them there.
Elders, parents with little ones, or anyone who feels tired can rest without missing the Arbaeen ziyarat.
Complete every pole, sleep in a hotel bed
For Arbaeen 2027 we are introducing a unique new way to complete the walk, alongside the plan we have used for years. You walk every step from Najaf to Karbala, with the comfort of a hotel room and proper meals every night.
- Walk the day’s route with the group, nohay and volunteers beside you.
- Our team waits for you at an assigned meeting point near a set pole number at the end of each walking day.
- Back to your hotel in Najaf. Freshen up, eat from the hotel buffet and sleep in a clean, comfortable room.
- Back to the same pole next morning. Our team drops you exactly where you were picked up, so you don’t miss a single step.
Reach Karbala on Arbaeen and perform ziyarat. Our team then brings you back to Najaf.
Once the rush and traffic of millions of zaireen eases, the group moves to Karbala.
Calm ziyarat of Imam Hussain (as) and Hazrat Abbas (as), without being pushed through the crowds.
The full 2027 plan will be announced very soon. Join the WhatsApp broadcast to hear it first.
The goal: an unforgettable Arbaeen, so comfortable for families that the kids insist their parents take them back to see Mola next year.
From the shrine of Imam Ali (as) to Karbala
The full itinerary, dates and package prices are coming soon. Here is the heart of the Arbaeen journey with KBM.
Najaf al-Ashraf
Ziyarat of Imam Ali (as) and preparation with the group before the walk.
The walk begins
We set off on the road to Karbala together, past thousands of moukibs serving the zaireen.
On the road
About 80 km over 3 days of walking, with rest stops, meals and nohay along the way.
Karbala on Arbaeen
Ziyarat of Imam Hussain (as) and Mola Abbas (as) on the day of Arbaeen.
Your family can walk with you, live
Our new app is coming soon. On the Arbaeen walk it will show the group’s live location, so parents at home can follow along and zaireen can always find the group. Trip updates, schedules and announcements will be in one place.
Zaireen from across the globe, one group to Karbala
KBM Tours is based in New York, and our zaireen join us from all over the world. Wherever you are flying from, we will guide you to meet the group in Iraq. Families travel with us from Canada, Michigan, Texas, California and Illinois.
Be the first to know
Dates, packages, prices and the app launch will go out first to our WhatsApp broadcast list. Join now so you don’t miss your spot in the Arbaeen 2027 group.
- Save our numberAdd +1 716 302 4194 to your contacts as KBM Tours. Broadcasts only reach people who have saved the number.
- Send us the messageTap the WhatsApp button and send “Arbaeen 2027” with your name and city.
- Get every updateWe will add you to the Arbaeen 2027 broadcast list for dates, packages and app news.
Frequently asked
When is Arbaeen 2027?
Arbaeen falls on 20 Safar 1449 AH, which is expected around 25 July 2027. The exact day depends on the moon sighting. We will share the confirmed travel dates with our broadcast list.
How long is the Arbaeen walk from Najaf to Karbala?
The route is about 80 km and is usually walked over a few days. The group walks together with planned rest stops, meals and night stays.
Can I join KBM Tours from outside the USA?
Yes. Zaireen join our group from many countries. Message us on WhatsApp and we will help you plan your travel to meet the group in Iraq.
Do I have to walk the whole way?
No. Walking is your choice. Anyone who does not want to walk, our team takes directly to the hotel, and at the end of every walking day you can choose to go straight to the Karbala hotel. For 2027 we are also introducing a new plan where you walk by day and rest in your Najaf hotel each night, then continue from the same pole the next morning.
Can elders and children come on the walk?
Many families walk with us. Our volunteers keep a gentle pace and help elders, women and children throughout. Talk to us about your family’s needs and we will guide you.
When will the Arbaeen 2027 packages be released?
Packages and prices are coming soon. Join the WhatsApp broadcast list to be the first to hear when booking opens.
Labbaik Ya Hussain. See you on the road to Karbala.
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