August Group Itinerary | Aug 16 - Aug 24
The group will depart from JFK Airport to Riyadh (RUH) on flight SV22. This is an overnight international flight.
Upon arrival in Riyadh, the group will connect to Taif via flight SV1901. A scenic Taif tour will follow, offering views of the mountains and local culture. After the tour, the group will continue to Makkah and perform Umrah, including tawaf, sa’i, and halq or taqsir. Hotel check-in will follow and the evening will be for rest.
This day is set aside for rest and recovery after Umrah and travel. Participants may spend time in personal worship or explore the local area at their own pace.
A guided tour of Makkah will be conducted, including drive-by or stopover visits to key sites such as Mina, Arafah, Muzdalifah, Jabal al-Nour, and Cave of Thawr. The tour may also include a visit to significant mosques or historical landmarks.
The group will travel to Medina by road. Upon arrival, a walking tour of the Prophet’s Mosque area is scheduled, followed by a visit to the site of the Battle of Badr (subject to timing). Hotel check-in and evening reflection will follow.
A scheduled lecture will be held in the morning, focusing on the seerah, Islamic history, or spiritual topics. The remainder of the day will be open for worship or rest.
The group will join Jumu’ah prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi. A guided Medina tour will follow, with visits to sites such as Mount Uhud, Masjid Quba, Masjid Qiblatain, and the date market. Optional group discussion or evening circle will be held.
The group will check out from the hotel and head to Jeddah via SV1431. Before departure, a visit to Quba Mosque and a final group reflection circle (CO) will take place. Participants will then be taken to the airport for their return flight the next day.
The group will depart from Jeddah to JFK via flight SV21, concluding their journey.

Please note: This itinerary is subject to minor changes in timing or activities, but all core experiences will be maintained.