I recently had the honor of embarking on an 'Umrah journey that was nothing short of life-changing. The most impactful moment was standing in front of the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) grave, offering my salutations. Praying in the serene Riyadh-ul-Jannah felt like a transcendental experience, a moment where time stood still, filling my heart with an eternal peace.

The luxurious stay at the Fairmont Hotel in Mecca, known for its top-notch hospitality, coupled with knowledgeable and kind tour guides, made this journey comfortable and enriching.

Afridi objectively organized everything, making this the most detailed and fulfilling trip I've ever taken, Alhamdulillah. I'm most grateful to Allaah for this opportunity and grateful to everyone else who made it possible. 

This trip was my first time performing Umrah and alhamdullillah NYCMC made it a smooth process. From hotel accommodations to plane tickets, everything was taken care of. On the trip, Br. Afridi provided updates via the group text every day so that everyone was on the same page and aware of any changes.

When we did ziyarat in Makkah and Medina, Shaykh Zakareeya and Shaykh Shakiel did a wonderful job of explaining the significance behind each site we visited.

This was the first Umrah for the majority of our group and the group leaders helped everyone feel prepared by going through the steps of Umrah multiple times and having a Q&A session. The team also organized group meals which gave us time to bond and get to know the group.

I highly recommend going on any future trips with NYCMC in sha Allah.

Alhamdulillah, Allah has allowed me to perform Umrah several times, and NYCMC's trip has been the most memorable. From well-organized logistics to excellent hotels, everything was perfectly arranged.

The spiritual and fiqhi guidance shared during the journey added immense value. But what set this trip apart was the warmth of the group – we all felt like family, including our amazing guides.

Me and my family went on our first Umrah trip with NYCMC and Al-Hamdu lillāh, it was absolutely amazing. We are going to remember this trip for the rest of our lives.

Shaykh Zakareeya and Shaykh Shakiel provided us with a lot of historical knowledge on all the sights we visited. Our group leader Brother Afridi did an amazing job with organizing all of our hotels, flights, ziyarat, and so much more.

The trip was 100% stress free, there was nothing we had to worry about. The group dinner was amazing, it was so good to have a meal with our fellow group members and get to know them more.

I can say that we made some amazing friends, long lasting friendships, and memories to last us a lifetime.

In Sha Allah, we can't wait to go on our next Umrah trip!

I love how the trip was organized and everything was pre-planned and that modifications were notified to the group ahead of time via Whatsapp group chat.

The tour guide, Brother Afridi, was readily available to answer any questions. And I was pleased with the responses.

The speakers, Shaykh Shakiel Humayun and Shaykh Zakareeya Baksh provided an academic experience with their knowledge and engaged the group as well with a competition or assessment of the knowledge they shared.

Alhamdulillah this was my second time performing Umrah with my wife. I could understand the significance of travelling in a group this time. 

The food provided was delicious. The hotels were comfortable. Everything was very well organised and very well taken care of by brother Afridi. We’re also provided with a booklet which gave us a step to step guideline on how to perform Umrah. 

Regardless, a workshop was also held by our Sheikh’s for detailed explanations about the holy trip. The knowledge sessions were truly enlightening, especially while doing the Ziyarah, which made the entire Umrah experience even more memorable.

I highly recommend joining the NYCMC Umrah.

The trip was always a dream, and by Allah's grace, it came true. Not even three cancelled flights or a Category-5 Hurricane could hinder us. When Allah calls you to His house, you answer.

Our umrah experience was enriched by a wonderful stay in Madinah, providing spiritual preparation for the endeavors in Makkah.

We extend heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff at JSMC/NYMC for their tireless efforts, ensuring a safe, prosperous and productive journey.

May Allah bless and accept their endeavors. Ameen.