2026 Journeys – clearlightcollection

December 10 – December 20, 2026

The Winter Immersion

A Season of Presence and Reflection

Jeddah → Makkah → Badr → Madinah

The Summary

The Quick Look

11 Days

Thursday, December 10 to Sunday, December 20, 2026.

The Dual Jumu'ah

Experience the Friday congregational prayers in both Makkah and Madinah.

The Path of the Hijrah

A guided journey from Makkah to Madinah via the battlefield of Badr, reflecting on the pivotal moments of Prophetic history.

Winter Desert Excursion

A private retreat into the Madinan desert for stargazing and reflection on the signs of Allah in the natural world.

Orchard & Date Grove Visit

A sensory experience of the Prophetic city's famous gardens, connecting with the living traditions of the land.

The Journey Experience

A Season of Deepening

Our December journey is designed for those who seek a longer, more unhurried immersion in the Two Sanctuaries. In the crisp air of the Hijaz winter, we invite you to a period of deep re-centering moving beyond the surface of travel and into a lived connection with our heritage.

We begin with the Jalal (Majesty) of Makkah, arriving in time to experience Jumu'ah in the Great Mosque. These initial days are a time to let go of the world's noise and reground ourselves in sincere worship.

As we transition to Madinah, we follow the historic route of the believers, stopping at Badr to reflect on the courage and trust that defined the early community. Upon arriving in the Jamal (Beauty) of Madinah, our pace slows further. Beyond the sacred visits to the Prophet's Mosque and the Saturday Sunnah at Quba, we venture into the surrounding desert and date orchards.

Under the vast winter stars and amidst the ancient groves, we seek to experience the 'Quran in action'—finding the signs of the Creator in the natural world the Prophet so dearly loved.

You will return home re-centered and reoriented, carrying the warmth and light of this winter sanctuary back to your heart, your family, and your home.

The Details

The Logistics of Grace

A Full Final Day

Enjoy the entire day of December 19th in Madinah for final salutations and reflection.

Sunday Return

Our early morning departure on the 20th allows for a Sunday arrival in North America, providing a window of rest before the new week begins.