December Umrah Group From Toronto: What to Expect
Quick answer
The Al-Ibrahim December 23, 2026 group runs from Toronto Pearson to Madinah, then Makkah, then back to Toronto on January 2, 2027. It includes round-trip EgyptAir airfare, five-star hotels, daily breakfast, guided Ziyarah in both cities, private transport, Umrah kit, Saudi tourist visa and a complimentary Cairo tour. Scholars: Dr. Munir El Kassem with Imam Abd Alfatah Tawakal, or with Shaykh Mohamed Abdel Aziz (Imam of ISNA).
What the group includes
Round-trip EgyptAir airfare
4 nights Millennium Al Aqeeq Madinah
4 nights Hilton Convention Hotel Makkah
Daily buffet breakfast
Guided Ziyarah in Madinah and Makkah
Private air-conditioned transportation
Complimentary Umrah kit
Saudi tourist visa (Umrah visa assistance at extra cost)
Complimentary Cairo Highlights Day Tour with lunch
What the group does not include
Egypt visa (US$30)
Travel insurance
Lunch and dinner outside the Cairo tour day
Personal expenses
Optional excursions
Tipping and gratuities
The daily rhythm
Fajr at the mosque
Breakfast at the hotel
Ziyarah or free time mid-morning
Dhuhr at the mosque
Afternoon rest
Asr, Maghrib, Isha at the mosque
Optional late-night worship
The 11-day schedule at a glance
Day Date Focus
1 Dec 23 Departure from Toronto
2 Dec 24 Cairo tour, flight to Madinah
3 Dec 25 Jummah at Masjid an-Nabawi
4 Dec 26 Madinah Ziyarah
5 Dec 27 Worship and reflection in Madinah
6 Dec 28 Travel to Makkah, perform Umrah
7 Dec 29 Worship at Masjid al-Haram
8 Dec 30 Makkah Ziyarah
9 Dec 31 Final day of 2026 in Makkah
10 Jan 1 Jummah in Makkah, departure from Jeddah
11 Jan 2 Arrival in Toronto
Group etiquette
Be on time for transfers
Keep your phone charged
Save the leader’s number and the hotel address
Do not wander alone in unfamiliar areas
Report any issue early
If you get separated, see separated from your Umrah group.
Who benefits most
First-timers: See first-time pilgrims
Seniors: See seniors
Families: See families
Who might prefer independent travel
Repeat pilgrims
Travellers with flexible dates
Anyone with very specific hotel or pacing preferences
Rawdah and group coordination
See Rawdah booking on Nusuk for December Umrah.
What to look for in a package
See what a December Umrah package should include and December Umrah with Ziyarah.
Earlier guides on group travel
See November 2026 Umrah with Dr. Munir El Kassem, guided November Umrah for seniors, and family Umrah group in November 2026.
FAQ
How large are December Umrah groups from Toronto?
Ask your agency for the expected number before booking.
Do groups stay together the whole time?
No. You travel together on transfers and Ziyarah; worship and free time are your own.
Full planning guide?
See December Umrah 2026 complete planning guide.