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umrah with bayan

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Join Dr. Jihad Saafir and Ustadh 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. 

NOVEMBER 14 or 15-25, 2023

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Join Bayan’s 5-star Umrah journey offered with AQRA Travel and led by Bayan's Dr. Jihad Saafir and Abdullah Al Mamun, both of whom are experienced hajj/umrah leaders. In addition to fulfilling the rites of the minor pilgrimage, participants will visit important historical sites in the Holy Cities and the Hijaz. Departures on Emirates Airlines from LAX, SFO and ORD on Nov. 14 (with one night in Dubai included), and from JFK and DFW on Nov. 15. Participants will gather in Dubai for a group flight on Nov. 16 to Madinah and depart Jeddah on Nov. 24 via Dubai, reaching their US origin city on Nov. 25.

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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.

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Ustadh 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.

With a $500 Deposit

air & land package

 

                                             Early-Bird by Aug. 21            Standard

Quad Occupancy              $2,895 per person                       $3,195 per person

Triple Occupancy             $2,995 per person                        $3,295 per person

Double Occupancy           $3,195 per person                        $3,495 per person

 

Youth travelers (age 12-17): $195 discount off total

Child travelers (under 12): $395 discount off total

(will be reflected on invoice)

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Package Inclusions

  • Roundtrip airfare from various US cities on Emirates Airlines via Dubai on group reservation only (2 checked bags per person permitted)

  • Accommodations in 5-star Movenpick Anwar Hotel (Madinah) and Swissotel or Zamzam Hotel (Makkah)

  • Daily open buffet breakfast at hotels

  • One grand outdoor dinner at Madinah or Makkah

  • Ground transportation and airport meet & assist

  • Train ticket from Madinah to Makkah with cargo truck for luggage

  • Pray jum’ah in Madinah and Makkah

  • Guided tours in Madinah and Makkah

  • Virtual information session prior to departure

  • Umrah lectures and khatirahs on site by program leaders

  • Saudi Tourist visa (US nationals do not need a separate umrah visa, but nationals of other countries may need it, at additional 

 

exclusions

  • Lunches and most Dinners

  • Hotel incidental charges, hotel porters and other individualized services

  • Covid-19 testing, treatment and/or quarantine costs (if applicable)

  • Urgent care, medical treatment and testing, related expenses

  • Travel insurance (recommended)

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Booking Your Flights

Bayan’s Umrah tour (Air and Land Package) has reserved economy-class seats on Emirates Airlines, departing from the following cities on the indicated date. When you are completely registered for this tour, you’ll be booked on group flights departing from and returning to your preferred gateway city.

 

Departing Tuesday, Nov. 14, with a complimentary overnight in Dubai:

  • Los Angeles (LAX)

  • San Francisco (SFO)

  • Chicago (ORD)

 

Departing Wednesday, Nov. 15:

  • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)

  • New York (JFK)

 

All travelers will join a group flight from Dubai to Madinah on Thursday, Nov. 16. All travelers will depart Jeddah at various times and return via Dubai to the US on Saturday, Nov. 25.

 

(Departure from other gateway cities is possible. Upgraded seating may be available. Inquire with Aqra Travel and indicate you plan to be part of the Bayan group).

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REGISTRATION PROCESS

Complete the initial AQRA registration form by clicking “Book Now” on their webpage and enter your contact information as the first traveler in your party. Indicate the room type your party will need, and your US gateway airport (or other). Then you will need to enter the names and birth dates of the other members of your party. You can upload scans of the passport pages for your members, or submit the form without the scans at this time. You will then reach the payment screen to make the deposit with your credit card. An AQRA representative will follow up with you. Your passport scan is needed so that the necessary visa arrangements and in-country bookings can be made.

 

Once you have registered and paid your deposit, you will also receive periodic communications from Bayan personnel to help prepare you for the program.

Bayan does not handle flight arrangements. If you would like to request seat upgrades, extend your visit, or use alternative flights, please contact Aqra Travel. They can assist with any travel modifications and associated pricing adjustments. Once you obtain the necessary information, complete the registration form to be included in the group.

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Tel: 1-855-2-MAKKAH (1-855-262-5524)
Email: info@aqratravel.com. (subject: Bayan Umrah)

With a $500 Deposit

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