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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
NOV 22 – MEDINA
Arrival: Land at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), Medina.
Transfer: Private A/C transport to hotel near Masjid al-Nabawi.
Check-In: Settle into accommodations and rest.
Evening: Attend a 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 and Tour Mahalla Banu Hashim and Masjid Ali.
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 (Sab’ah Masajid) area.
Ascend Mount Uhud and visit the graves of martyrs, including Sayyiduna Hamza (ع).
View the site of the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq).
Evening: Return to hotel; rest and prepare for the journey to Mecca.​
NOV 25 – MECCA
Morning: Check out from Medina hotel.
Afternoon: Stop at Miqat (Dhul Hulayfah) to enter into Ihram.
Travel to Mecca via High-speed Train.
Check into hotel near Masjid al-Haram.
Evening: Perform Umrah rites: Tawaf, Sa’i between Safa and Marwah, Hair trimming, and Tawaf Nisa.
Nov 26 – MECCA
Morning: Visit Jabal al-Rahmah in Arafat.
Tour Mina and Muzdalifah (sites of Hajj rituals).
Explore Masjid al-Khaif and Jamarat area.
Evening: Free time for personal worship and reflection at Masjid al-Haram.
NOV 27 – MECCA
Morning: Ascend Jabal al-Noor to see the Cave of Hira.
Visit Jabal al-Thawr, site of the Prophet's (PBUH) refuge during Hijrah.
Afternoon:Explore Masjid al-Jinn and Jannat al-Mu'alla cemetery.
Evening: Participate in a Q&A session addressing Umrah experiences and spiritual growth
Perform Tawaf al-Wada (farewell Tawaf) at Masjid al-Haram.
NOV 28 – MECCA
Check-Out: Depart hotel and transfer to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah for return flight.
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