Fall Umrah
2024
November 21st - 29th
Experience the
Sacred Journey of Umrah
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allāh’s Messenger ﷺ said, "(The performance of) `Umra is an expiation for the sins committed (between it and the previous one). And the reward of Hajj Mabrur (the one accepted by Allah) is nothing except Paradise."’ We invite you to join us on this sacred journey, embracing transformation with open hearts and uplifted souls.
Mufti Wasim Khan
Instructor
Pricing
Land and Air Package: 4 in a room - $2,950 | 3 in a room - $3,150 | 2 in a room - $3,350
Land Only Package: Currently not available
Airfare
Turkish Airlines from DFW, IAH, SFO etc.
Makkah: Swissotel or similar, Madinah: Mövenpick or similar
Hotels
Transportation
VIP private air-conditioned buses
Meals
Daily breakfast buffet
What to expect?
Madinah
Masjid al-Nabwi Ziyarat/Walking Tour
Masjid al-Quba: First masjid built after Hijra. Offering two Rak’ahs of Nafl prayers receive rewards akin to performing an Umrah.
Masjid al-Qiblatain: Where the Imam prayed towards both Qiblah in the same prayer when he was notified of the Qiblah changing.
Jannat ul-Baqi: The main cemetery of Madina, where many relatives and companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are buried.
Uhud: The site of the second battle in Islam.
Makkah
Masjid al-Haram Ziyarat/Walking Tour
Jannatul-Mualla: The cemetery in Makkah where several family members of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, including his first wife Khadijah RA, are buried.
Cave of Hira: Located on the Mountain of Light (Jabal al-Noor), this is where Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the first revelations of the Quran from the angel Jibreel.
Cave of Thawr: This cave served as a hideout for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Abu Bakr RA during their migration from Makkah to Madina.
Mina, Muzdalifah, Arafat: Key sites for Hajj.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, if she is over 18. Sisters over 18 can now visit the Kingdom with the new tourist visa without a mahram. ISRA submits the application for the sister's tourist visa once she fulfills her deposit.
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Visitors from all countries arriving for the purpose of Umrah, Hajj, or seasonal work must submit a certificate of vaccination with the quadrivalent (ACYW135) vaccine against meningitis, issued no more than 3 years and no less than 10 days before arrival in Saudi Arabia.
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You will need a passport that must be valid for at least 7 months from the date of arrival.
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Yes, it is included; however, it is a tourist visa. If you are not eligible for this, you will need to purchase the Umrah visa, which we can assist with by emailing travel@israfoundation.org.
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We assign roommates. If you have a preference to stay with family members, we will try our best; however, quad and triple rooms are generally split based on gender. Double rooms can be reserved specifically for family members.
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Groups will have daily sessions or activities. Outside of that, you are encouraged to engage in your own worship.
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All hotels are within minutes walking distance from the Haram.
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A breakfast buffet is included by the hotel. All other meals can be easily purchased locally for as low as around $10 USD.
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The package includes flights, hotel accommodations, transportation, visa processing, an Umrah care package, and an Umrah seminar. However, packages marketed as Land-only packages include everything beside airfare and transport to and from the airport. Currently, the land only package is not offered.
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The early bird price is only valid for those who have given a deposit of $1500 by June 1st.
