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09 April 2026 / 21. Shawal 1447
Medical Retreat 2019
Nurses and Medical Practitioners Retreat in Najaf Iraq
Easter 2019
To view te full Medical Retreat Report, click here.
The World Federation’s Najaf Office will be running a retreat specifically designed for nurses, doctors, and medical students in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, from 15th April to 25th April 2019. Deadline for the application is on the 10th of March.
The retreat is open to adults (18 years of age and older) who are either working in the medical profession or are studying in a medical field, and who would like to develop professionally and personally in a spiritual setting.
Participants will be taken to perform the Ziyarats in Najaf, Karbala, Kazimain, and Samarrah, and one of the highlights of the retreat will be experiencing Karbala on the 15th of Shaban.
Arrangements will also be made for participants to visit and ask questions to high-ranking scholars.
Lectures will be delivered by the following experienced scholars: Professor Madad Ali from New Jersey; Shaykh Muhammad Khalfan from Qum; and Shaykh Nadir Jaffer also from Qum. The lectures will cover both the scientific and spiritual aspects of medical practice and will provide deep insights into the interaction between the body and soul.
A detailed schedule will be sent to participants in due course.
Ground Package Cost and Package:
The heavily subsided cost of the retreat is only $350 per person. This includes:
- Airport transfers
- Ground transportation
- Accommodation in Najaf, Kerbala and Kazimain
- All meals
Not included in Ground Package:
Other costs which will need to be covered by the participant independently are:
- Airline Tickets
- USD $50 for Visa approval + Visa Admin fee of $50
Application and Enquiries
To apply, please complete this application form here.
Read full Terms and Conditions here.
For enquires and assistance please contact the Najaf Office Manager, Al-Haj Shabbir Dharsi:
Najaf Office Number: 00964 781 715 0394
WhatsApp Number:
00964 781 548 7967Email: [email protected]
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