IMI's 12th International Conference

Karbala, Iraq

IMI’s 12th International Conference · Karbala, Iraq

Hotel & Ziyarat / Sightseeing Packages

Conference: Dec 25–28, 2025 Pre‑conference Workshops: Dec 25 Ziyarat/Sightseeing: Dec 22–31

Early‑bird rates available through November 07, 2025. Packages include accommodations close to the harams, ziyarat/sightseeing, ground transport, airport transfers (group schedule), special activities, and all daily meals.

Hotel Stays

Najaf (Dec 22–25)
Included only with 11‑day and 10‑day packages: 3 nights at Qasr Aldur Hotel.

Karbala
Included with all packages: 4–7 nights at Janat al‑Hussain Hotel (walking distance to the Haram).

Package Options at a Glance

Package	Dates	Duration	Early‑Bird	Regular	Key Notes
11‑Day Full Experience	Dec 22 – Jan 1	11 days / 10 nights	$1,070	$1,270	Includes Najaf, Karbala, Samarra, Balad, Kazmain, and Babylon (Dec 31).
10‑Day Ziyarat & Conference	Dec 22 – Dec 31	10 days / 9 nights	$970	$1,170	Includes Najaf, Karbala, Samarra, Balad, Kazmain. Excludes Babylon.
8‑Day Conference + Ziyarat	Dec 25 – Jan 1	8 days / 7 nights	$770	$970	Karbala‑focused; includes Samarra, Balad, Kazmain and Babylon.
7‑Day Conference Only	Dec 25 – Dec 31	7 days / 6 nights	$675	$875	Karbala‑focused; includes Samarra, Balad, and Kazmain; excludes Babylon (depart Dec 31).
5‑Day Short Stay	Dec 25 – Dec 29	5 days / 4 nights	$475	$675	Basic Karbala stay for conference days only.

Ziyarat & Day Trips (by Package)

Activity	11‑Day	10‑Day	8‑Day	7‑Day	5‑Day
Najaf Ziyarat (Dec 23–24)	Yes	Yes	No	No	No
Karbala Ziyarat (Shrines & Atraf; Dec 25–29)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Friday Prayer at the Haram	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Samarra, Balad & Kazmain Day Trip (Dec 30)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Babylon Day Trip (Dec 31)	Yes	No	Yes	No	No

All Packages

What’s Included

Airport pick‑up and drop‑off (based on group schedule)
Ground transportation for all listed ziyarat and day trips
Daily meals during stay (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
On‑site coordination and local support

Not Included

International airfare
Visa fees (E‑Visa; can be obtained via IMI for USD $120–$155)
Private taxis or activities outside the group itinerary

Prices are in USD and based on shared occupancy (double, triple, quad, or family room of five). Discounted rates apply for children ages 0–5 sharing with parents (as long as no separate bed is required). All plans subject to change.

Hotel Ziyarat Packages