Instructions for All Mehmaan Kiraam Travelling for Ashara Mubaraka 1439 Karachi

Obtain Raza Mubarak

All Mehman kiram are requested to take Raza Mubarak before coming to Karachi for Ashara. Arrival details and visa number need to be entered on ITS52 to do araz for Raza.

Transport Options from Lahore to Karachi

For Mumineen travelling via Wagha Border, there are limited transport options available from Lahore to Karachi. Jamaat has organized special AC bus service at a cost of PKR 5300 per person. To avail this service, please call on ITS Help Line +922138275253. You MUST book your seats 48 hours before arriving to Lahore. Buses are limited and only available on prior booking.

ITS Helpline

Mumineen seeking information regarding Ashara in Karachi may call on the ITS helpline number +922138275253. The timings are from 10am to 10pm PST.. In order to facilitate in a better way, we would request to keep all the relevant information handy like ITS number, contact details etc.

Update Local SIM Numbers

Upon arrival at the Arrival Scanning center, Mumineen should obtain a local sim first and then submit the sim with your ITS52 card for scanning. That way all pertinent information can be sent to your local number.

If you have obtained a local sim after scanning, please login to your ITS52/Miqaat portal and update your local number there (including infants and all your family members)

Update Arrival Information

All Mehmaan Kiraam, travelling by air to Karachi, are requested to compulsorily update arrival details on the ITS. In that update, it is compulsory to mention the Flight Number of the carrier landing in Karachi & and date of arrival (please update proper flight code under flight master).   

Free SIMS for Mehman Kiram

Karachi Jamaat will be giving FREE SIMs to all Mehman Kiram coming to Karachi with some FREE minutes and Internet. Telenor and Mobilink are Jamat authorized Telecom companies.   

Arrival Scanning

All Mehman Kiram who have already arrived in Karachi and have not done arrival scanning are requested to perform arrival scanning at their nearest mohallah help desk. All are humbly requested to make sure to tag their local mobile number with their respective ITS numbers while performing arrival scanning.   

Update Visa Status

All foreign mumineen are informed that if they have obtained their visa, they should log onto ITS and update their visa numbers to enable Raza Mubarak Misaal shareef.

Important updated information - Ashara Mubaraka KARACHI 1439

 Syedna Taher Saifuddin (RA) Ashara Mubaraka in Karachi 

1] 1342 Hijri
2] 1348 Hijri
3] 1353 Hijri
4] 1372 Hijri
5] 1375 Hijri
6] 1379 Hijri
7] 1382 Hijri
8] 1385 Hijri

Al Hayy Al Muqaddas Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (RA) Ashara Mubaraka in Karachi
9]   1398 Hijri
10] 1404 Hijri
11] 1408 Hijri
12] 1417 Hijri

And Syedna  AaliQadr Mufaddal Saifuddin (TUS) Ashara Mubaraka in Karachi
13] 1439 Hijri

Register Your Self for Ashara Mubaraka 1439 H

CLICK HERE

It is imperative for each and every Mumin to register for Ashara Mubaraka and follow the instructions given on the registration website closely.

All information should be accurately filled, especially arrival / departure dates and visa information which will be critical for making arrangements of Accommodation, Mawaid, Transport, issuing of Waaz passes, and for various other facilities being planned for Mumineen.

Note:
1. In the event that your travel plans are not finalized at the time of registration you may leave the arrival / departure dates blank but MUST ensure they are accurately filled in well before your departure date.
2. Details entered during registration will be verified, and if found to be inaccurate may lead to CANCELLATION of your registration.

Visa processing from India:

Fayz e Husayni coordinators all over India will process the visa applications.
1) Fill the visa form during registration process.
2) Print said form and submit along with valid passport and 5 passport size photos and passport handling charges which will be as per the Nationality to your nearest Fayz e Husayni coordinator (FH). CLICK HERE for list of FH coordinators.

Passport Handling charges as per nationality:

India – 1000 INR
USA – 8700 INR 
UK - 7400 INR
Kenya – 3200 INR
Malaysia – 1300 INR
Tanzania - 4800 INR
Thailand – 2900 INR
France – 2900 INR
Australia - 5500 INR
Canada - 7000 INR
Indonesia - 4000 INR
Madagascar - 4800 INR 

3) You can track your passport status on the registration website under the visa status button.
4) It will be your responsibility to collect your passport from FH coordinator once your passport is processed.

LIST OF CONTACT PERSON FOR VISA CLICK HERE

For Visa Processing other than India CLICK HERE

Raza will be granted to mumineen who have:

1. Filled their visa details.
2. Filled accurate Arrival / Departure details.
3. Arranged for their accommodation:
a) By receiving an invitation to stay at a Mumin house (your host has to send you an invitation by entering your ITS ID on miqaat site and you have to accept the same) OR
b) Have their own accommodation at hotels, flats, etc OR
c) By requesting for jamaat accommodation and issued accommodation voucher (allocation will be done in mumineen house or jamaat property)
Note:
Children of age 13yrs and below do not require Raza.

Wahgah Border Crossing

Timings: 9:30am to 3:30 pm

Wahgah Border Lahore to Transit Camp:

LAHORE Mehmaan crossing Wagah Border will be taken to the transit camp

Estimated travel time : 10 minutes in shuttle

Transit Camp Lahore to Allama Iqbal International Airport LAHORE

Distance 21.4 Km

Estimated Travel time 30 minutes by car

Transit camp Lahore to Cantt Railway Station Lahore

Distance 26.9 Km

Estimated Travel Time: 42 minutes by car

Wahga Border Lahore to Transit Camp Karachi

Distance 1287 Km

Estimated Travel time 22 hrs by Luxury Coach

Lahore to Karachi – By Air

Travel time 1:30 hrs

Estimated Air Ticket Price : Rs. 9000-12000

Lahore to Karachi – By Train

Travel time 18 hrs

Estimated Ticket Price : Rs. 9000-12000

ABOUT KARACHI

Karachi is the capital of the province of Sindh, and the largest city in Pakistan. Located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, north-west of the Indus River Delta, the mega city is the largest city, original capital and cultural, economical, philanthropic, educational, and political hub, as well as the largest port, of the country.

The metropolitan area along with its suburbs comprises the world’s second most populated city, spread over 3,530 square kilometers. The city credits its growth to the mixed populations of economic and political migrants and refugees from different national, provincial, linguistic and religious origins who have largely come to settle here permanently.

It is locally termed as the City of Lights for its liveliness and the City of The Quaid, for not only being both the birth and death place of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah the founder of Pakistan but also his home after 1947. Residents and those born in the city are called “Karachiites”.

USEFUL FACTS ABOUT KARACHI HELPFUL DURING ASHARA 1439H

Temperature during Ashara days will vary between 29-33°C.

Transportation is ample, taxis rickshaws are easily available every where, make sure to negotiate the fare first, as taxi and rickshaw drivers don’t use meters here.

Alternately UBER or CAREEM rides are very common and safe, apps can be downloaded on your phone.

Mobile SIMs can easily be purchased from airport or franchise offices scattered throughout the city

Popular networks are Ufone , Mobilink, Zong , Telenor, all have different call and data packages starting from 5$

Karachi is a huge metropolis and is ranked as 6th biggest city in the world, so traffic is there especially during peak hours

Airport (Jinnah International) is about 20 km from down town Saddar area

Karachi is also referred to as the food capital of world, there are unlimited countless dining options and restaurants suiting every budget and every taste.

There are dozens of malls and shopping areas; most popular malls are:

Dolmen Mall SeaviewOcean Mall CliftonAtrium mallLuckyOne Mall GulshanMillenium MallThe Forum Clifton

Wholesale Mega Stores:

Naheed Super Market

Imtiaz Mart

Chaseup

Makro

Carrefour (Hyperstar)

Metro

Shopping districts/bazaars

Tariq road

Gulf Shopping Mall Clifton

ZamZama

Zainab market (best for Pakistani made export garments)

1 US$ is equal to approx 107 Pakistani rupees.

Highest note is of Rs 5000.

There are no safety issues as such, Karachi is as safe as any other city but caution should be taken at all times.

Burger King, Mc Donalds, PizzaHut, Nandos, Dominos, Dunkin Donuts, KFC, TGI Fridays, Subway, Gloria Jeans, Fat Burger, Hardees, etc. All international food chains have dozens of outlets through out the city.(all halal)

Food delivery is very common in Karachi and almost all restaurants offer free delivery. Popular food ordering app is FOODPANDA

Tap water is not suitable to drink – Mineral water bottles are recommended which are easily available in stores