Fall in Love with Makkah & Madinah

This fall, join us as we embark on a spiritual trip to Makkah and Madinah. You will be accompanied by our qualified scholars and instructors as you perform Umrah and visit various historical sites.


INSTRUCTORS

 

Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith is an instructor at Qalam. He is a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary where he teaches Tafsīr, Sīrah, Aqīdah, and Ḥadīth. He gives lectures and conducts various classes for the community. You can listen to him regularly on the Qalam Podcast.

Ustadha Fatima Lette is an instructor at Qalam and the Associate Director of the Qalam Academy. She is a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary where she teaches ʿUlum al-Qur’an, Usul Al Tafsīr, and Tafsīr. She is a regular teacher at Qalam Intensives. She is also a teacher at the Roots Community Space.

Shaykh Mubeen Kamani serves as the Head of Student Services and a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary. He has been serving the community for almost twenty years, initially as an Imam and Islamic school teacher in Chicago. He has also guided many Hajj & Umrah groups for Qalam Travel.

 

LOGISTICS & PRICING

Travel Dates

November 19 through November 28 (8 nights)

Airfare

  • Air and Land package prices (below) are based on Saudia Airlines from IAD (Washington Dulles)

    • Additional gateway options:

      • DFW: +$225

      • ORD: +$325 

      • TK from JFK: $325

 

Transportation

Transportation from/to airports, Madinah to Makkah, and all tours will be provided by Dar El Salam.

 

Hotels

  • Madinah (4 Nights)

    • Hilton

  • Makkah (4 Nights)

    • Fairmont Makkah

 

PACKAGES

Please Note:

  • With the new tourist visa, there will be no additional fees for those who have gone on Umrah recently.

  • All women traveling alone can now travel for Umrah without any visa restrictions.

  • If choosing a double, triple or quad, you will be assigned roommates. However, you may request specific people.

  • Prices listed below are per person, in USD.

Package 1 - Air & Land

  • Double: $3875/person

  • Triple: $3575/person

  • Quad: $3475/person

Additional gateway options:

  • DFW: +$225

  • ORD: +$325 

  • TK from JFK: $325

Package 2 - Land Only

  • Double: $2795/person

  • Triple: $2595/person

  • Quad: $2385/person

Package Inclusions:

  • Hotel accommodation as listed

  • Round-trip airfare (based on selected airline)

  • Daily breakfast at hotels

  • Madinah Ziyarah

  • Makkah Ziyarah

  • Group meet & assist at airport

  • All ground transportation within Saudi Arabia

  • One group train transfer (Madinah → Makkah)

  • Tourist visa processing & courier (if applicable)

  • Ihram for men

  • Prayer rugs for women