umrah with bayan
![makkah01[8].jpeg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27f0b3_9c6395f041744e9d8ad82f151b5a48da~mv2.jpeg/v1/crop/x_0,y_196,w_4352,h_2126/fill/w_979,h_478,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/makkah01%5B8%5D.jpeg)
Join Dr. Jihad Saafir and Abdullah al Mamun on a
profound spiritual and historical journey
With a $500 Deposit
4 NIGHTS IN MADINAH | 4 NIGHTS IN MAKKAH
4 NIGHTS IN MADINAH | 4 NIGHTS IN MAKKAH
4 NIGHTS IN MADINAH | 4 NIGHTS IN MAKKAH
SPACE IS LIMITED. REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 12.
noVEMBER 17-26, 2022
Join Bayan’s Umrah program, offered in partnership with Dar El Salam, a leading travel agency with decades of experience offering Hajj and Umrah programs. In addition to fulfilling the typical rites of the minor pilgrimage (umrah), participants will visit important historical sites in the Holy Cities as well as in other parts of the Hijaz where our noble prophet Muhammad ﷺ fulfilled his mission and his Companions carried forth the message of Islam. Benefit from the knowledge and inspiration provided by Bayan faculty Dr. Jihad Saafir (founder of IslahLA) and Bayan staff member and community leader Abdullah al Mamun.
![image001[14].jpg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/27f0b3_c5f5502ddc4248a593249cc6ad4b48c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_280,h_280,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/image001%5B14%5D.jpg)
Dr. Saafir earned a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies and Leadership from Bayan at Claremont School of Theology (CST) in 2014, and then completed his Ph.D. at CST in Practical Theology. He is the resident Imam and the Founding Executive Director for Islah Academy, a K-8 Islamic private school based in Los Angeles. He is a former chaplain of The California Institute for Women and the former Imam of Masjid At-Taqwa in Altadena, CA. In 2018, Imam Jihad was awarded with the prestigious KCET Local Hero’s Award. More recently, South Coast Interfaith Council recognized Dr. Saafir as its “2022 Faith Leader of the Year.” Through Dr. Jihad Saafir’s leadership, Islah LA has spawned a new wave of civic engagement within the Muslim American community. At Bayan, he teaches courses in Muslim adolescent identity formation, leadership development, and Islamic education.
Abdullah al Mamun is the Senior Director of Advancement at Bayan. a role in which he works on organizational development, fundraising, and student recruitment. He is an activist, public speaker, entrepreneur, advisor to boards, and is a nationally recognized director with experience in professional leadership and management experience in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. This includes his work in broadcast television and corporate America for over eight years, then he ran his own marketing consulting firm for four years. He later served as the Deputy Executive Director for a nationally recognized Muslim nonprofit for eight years prior to joining Bayan in January 2021. Abdullah has completed his undergraduate studies at Fordham University and then completed his graduate studies from New York University. He now lives in Dallas, TX with his wife and their three sons.
option 1 - air & land package
Double Occupancy $3,299 per person
Triple Occupancy $3,199 per person
Quad Occupancy $3,099 per person (families only)
Youth travelers (8-17): $150 discount per minor
Single Supplement: $500 per adult
Package Inclusions
-
Roundtrip airfare from LAX on Saudi Airlines
-
Accommodations in 5-star Movinpick Hotel (Madinah) and Fairmont/Conrad Hotel (Makkah)
-
Daily open buffet breakfast at hotels
-
Ground transportation and airport meet & assist
-
Guided tours in Madinah and Makkah
-
Virtual information session prior to departure
-
Umrah lectures and khatirahs on site
-
Visa processing and tourist visa fees; Saudi health insurance
exclusions
-
Lunch and Dinners
-
Optional tours
-
Cost of PCR tests (if applicable)
-
Expenses related to Covid-19-related quarantine (if applicable)
option 2 - land ONLY package
Double Occupancy $2,099 per person
Triple Occupancy $1.999 per person
Quad Occupancy $1,899 per person (families only)
Youth travelers (8-17): $150 discount per minor
Single Supplement: $500 per adult
Booking Your Flights
Bayan’s Umrah tour (Air and Land Package) has reserved seats on Saudi Airlines departing from Los Angeles (LAX) on Nov. 17. Upon paying your deposit, you will be requested to upload a clear scanned copy of your valid passport so that the necessary visa arrangements and in-country bookings can be made. The group will take a return flight from Jeddah to Los Angeles on Nov. 26.
If you wish to make your own travel arrangements, you can opt for the Land Package and arrange your flights to arrive in Jeddah by Nov. 18, and depart on Nov. 26 or thereafter. Upon paying your deposit, you will be requested to upload a clear scanned copy of your valid passport so that the necessary visa arrangements and in-country bookings can be made.
