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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Your Personal Guide to Hajj Umrah Ziyarat Ziyarat of Iran Please refer to page numbers 05 to 14, which are very important except for a few changes to Ziyarat in Iran which, are mentioned below. Information for Iran Visa You must obtain your Visa from the country of your residence before you proceed to Iran.

If you are going to go to Iraq from Iran then please make sure that you have a multiple visa for Iran otherwise you will have problem on your return from Iraq. If you have joined a group then your group organizer will be responsible for obtaining your Visa. Hotels & Restaurants In addition to five stars hotels mentioned in this booklet, there are also many 2 and 3 star hotels at the city centre, and they are affordable. There is also a Pilgrims House managed by the Kanji family.

Transportation Taxis are very cheap in Iran. Traveller’s Cheques It is very difficult to cash your traveler’s cheques we advise you to carry US Dollars bills in large denomination. Currencies There is exchange control in Iran and Zuwars are advised not to cash their currency in stores but to go to the banks. It is difficult to cash Traveler’s cheques and we recommend you carry US Dollars bills with you in large denomination for better rate.

If you have joined a group then the group organizer can assist you in exchanging your currency. Exchange only what you think you will need. You will not be able to reconvert the Iranian Riyals or Tumans into US Dollars. The rate of exchange fluctuates against the American Dollar and the rate in December 1997 was about 350/400 Iranian to one US Dollar. Weather Temperatures vary considerably from season to season and from one place to another.

During the months of December, January, February and March are very cold and you will require thermal undergarments, winter coat and winter gloves. March, April, August, September and October and are pleasant months. June and July are very hot. Every Monday and Thursday there is a flight by AIR IRAN to Teheran Mehrabad International Airport, which is about 7 km away from the city. The flight departs Damascus late in the evening and arrives in Teheran at about 11:00 PM.

Make sure before you depart Damascus that you have a confirmed ticket Teheran/Mashad/Teheran otherwise you will have a lot of problem. If you have joined a group then the organizer of your group will take care of everything.