Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Muharram Tours to Iran, Iraq Resume After Ceasefire
With a ceasefire in place, religious trips to Iran and Iraq for Muharram are starting again.
Many Shia Muslims from India had to change their plans due to worries about the Israel-Iran conflict and the closing of airspace.
Now, airlines have restarted flights.
Some pilgrims are hesitant, because they fear the peace might not last.
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, a time of remembering important events.
Religious tours to Iran and Iraq will resume for Muharram.
Approximately 3,000 Indian Shia pilgrims were affected by airspace closures.
Airlines have resumed operations following a US-brokered ceasefire.
Some pilgrims have cancelled or delayed their trips due to safety concerns.
Muharram begins on June 27, with Ashura on the tenth day.
- Who
- Shia pilgrims, tour operators.
- What
- Religious tours to Iran and Iraq are resuming for Muharram.
- When
- Airlines resume operations from June 28.
- Where
- Iran and Iraq.
- Why
- To participate in religious observances during Muharram.
Pilgrims
Travel Safety
Travel Plans
Pilgrims
Go ahead with the planned tours.
Travel Safety
Cancel or delay travel.
- Event
- Muharram Pilgrimage
- Affected Pilgrims
- Approx. 3,000
- Origin
- India
- Destination
- Iran, Iraq
- Start Date
- June 28
- Reason for Delay
- Concerns about Ceasefire