THANKSGIVING UMRAH:
A SACRED SEASON OF GRATITUDE & GROWTH
Join Ahlulbayt Travels this Thanksgiving break on a spiritual journey to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. In this season of reflection and gratitude, we’ll perform the rites of Umrah together, giving thanks to Allah and reconnecting with our faith in the land of divine mercy. This unique retreat blends the beauty of Shia spirituality with the warmth of community, offering a perfect pause from the everyday. If you're seeking deeper purpose, peace, and perspective, come discover the blessings of Umrah with us this Thanksgiving.
DAILY PROGRAMS: ZIYARAH & REFLECTION
SAUDI ARABIA
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NOV 22 – MEDINA
Arrival: Land at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED).
Transfer: Private A/C transport to hotel near Masjid al-Nabawi.
Check-In: Settle into accommodations and rest.
Evening: Welcome briefing covering Umrah rituals, local customs, and itinerary overview.
Spiritual Activity: Offer prayers at Masjid al-Nabawi.
NOV 23 – MEDINA
Morning Ziyarah: Visit Jannat al-Baqi cemetery.
Explore Masjid Ghamama, Masjid Ali, Masjid Abu Bakr, and the historic area of Banu Hashim.
Afternoon: Free time for personal worship and reflection at Masjid al-Nabawi.
NOV 24 – MEDINA
Full-Day Excursion: Visit Masjid Quba, the first mosque built in Islam.
Tour Masjid al-Qiblatain, known for the change of Qibla.
Explore the Seven Mosques area.
Ascend Mount Uhud and visit the graves of the martyrs, including Sayyiduna Hamza.
View the site of the Battle of the Trench.
NOV 25 – MAKKAH
Transfer: Depart Medina and travel to Makkah.
Check-In: Arrive at hotel and settle in.
Umrah Preparation: Group briefing and preparation for Umrah.
Evening: Perform Umrah rituals at Masjid al-Haram.
NOV 26 – MAKKAH
Morning: Free time for worship at Masjid al-Haram.
Optional Group Session: Reflections on the spiritual meaning of Umrah.
Evening: Open time for Tawaf, prayers, and personal ibadah.
NOV 27 – MAKKAH
Morning: Free time for worship and reflection.
Afternoon: Optional visit to Islamic historical sites in Makkah.
Evening: Final night in Makkah for Tawaf, prayers, and personal du’a.
NOV 28 – MAKKAH / CAIRO
Morning: Check-out from hotel in Makkah.
Transfer: International Departures
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EGYPT
NOV 28 - CARIO
Arrival: Land at Cairo International Airport.
Transfer: Private transport to hotel.
Evening: Opening session and overview of the Egypt extension.
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NOV 29 – CAIRO
Religious Sites Tour: Visit the Head of Imam Hussain (ع).
Visit the shrine of Sayyida Zainab (ع).
Visit Al-Azhar Mosque.
Visit the shrine of Sayyida Nafisa (ع).
Visit the shrine of Sayyida Sukayna bint al-Hussain (ع).
Evening: Reflection session and free time.
NOV 30 – CAIRO
Historical Egypt Tour: Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Explore the Sphinx and surrounding historical complex.
Visit the Egyptian Museum.
Evening: Farewell gathering and final reflections.
DEC 1 – CAIRO
Check-Out: Depart from hotel.
Transfer: Proceed to Cairo International Airport.
International departures from Cairo.
