Northern Borders Hajj Route from Historic Darb Zubaydah to Jadidat Arar Port

Northern Borders Region continues to serve as a key overland route for pilgrims arriving from Iraq en route to the holy sites, a journey that begins with a historic Hajj path and continues today through a modern border crossing.
 The route traces its origins to Darb Zubaydah, a historic Hajj trail that flourished during the Abbasid era. Modern pilgrim movement is now facilitated through Jadidat Arar Port, a land crossing linking Saudi Arabia with Iraq.
 Darb Zubaydah historically connected Kufa to Makkah, passing through multiple stations across the Arabian Peninsula. It was named after Zubaydah bint Jaafar, who ordered the establishment of service facilities, including wells, reservoirs, and rest stations to serve pilgrims along the route.
 With the development of modern transportation methods, reliance on traditional routes diminished. Meanwhile, Northern Borders Region has retained its role as a key passageway, supported by a regulatory and service system overseen by the competent authorities.
 Today, Jadidat Arar Port facilitates the crossing of Hajj pilgrims, providing procedural and organizational services, along with health, logistical, and guidance support to ease their journey.
 Northern Borders Region continues its role in serving Hajj pilgrims, with overland pathways linking a historic path with a modern organizational system.