You know, as excited as I get to go on a trip, I get equally excited to go home. We boarded the plane but once again, we were delayed. At least, this time, we were delayed by only half an hour. They gave us some dinner which consisted of chicken and rice, potato salad, a … Continue reading Monday – 30/12/2024 | Cairo to Johannesburg
Travel Diaries: Palestine
Tuesday – 17/12/2024 | Al-Widaa Aqsa and Ziyarah in Jordan
We caught the prettiest sunrise to bid farewell (until we return again Insha’Allah) to Al-Aqsa. We packed everything up, had some coffee and the guy came to fetch our bags. We walked up to Damascus gate trying to soak in as much as we could of the old city but before we knew it, Abu … Continue reading Tuesday – 17/12/2024 | Al-Widaa Aqsa and Ziyarah in Jordan
Hotel Review: Hashimi Hotel
If you were thinking of visiting Al-Aqsa but changed your mind - change it back, the people of Al-Aqsa need you and they are waiting for you. If you know me, you would know that I am a huge germaphobe and I am very picky when it comes to sleeping in a bed. But I … Continue reading Hotel Review: Hashimi Hotel
Monday – 16/12/2024 | Ziyarah – Old City
This morning we woke up, prayed, freshened up and went down for a quick breakfast. We had labneh and coffee and then it was time to meet our guide. He explained that there are four quarters in the old city - Muslim, Christian, Armenian and Jewish. Our first stop was Salahuddin Ayyobi’s masjid. This is … Continue reading Monday – 16/12/2024 | Ziyarah – Old City
Sunday – 15/12/2024 | Ziyarah – Mount Thoor, Amwaas and Babul Lud
We caught the sunrise over Al-Aqsa from our room window, went back to sleep and woke up for breakfast at 9am. We got ready for the day and we were in time for toasted cheese with cold meat and eggs. It slapped. We walked up to Damascus Gate to meet Abu Saleh. He mentioned that … Continue reading Sunday – 15/12/2024 | Ziyarah – Mount Thoor, Amwaas and Babul Lud
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