The First Umrah Project
Send a New Muslim on their first Umrah.
Two spots still need to be funded for the next journey. $7,300 will secure both.
One First Umrah sponsorship is $3,650.
7 New Muslims have made this journey since 2023.
Run by New Muslim Umrah, an initiative of Maqam Umrah.
7 New Muslims have made this journey since 2023.
Run by New Muslim Umrah, an initiative of Maqam Umrah.
Aiden's First Umrah
Aiden
Muslim since 2023. His first Umrah was made possible through community sponsorship.
"It's truly like nothing else I've felt before."
— Aiden, reflecting in Madinah
What One First Umrah Spot Makes Possible
One complete First Umrah sponsorship: $3,650 CAD
All travel bookings, accommodations, and transportation are provided and managed by a TICO-registered travel agency.
Transparent by Design
How a First Umrah sponsorship works
- 1Community support funds First Umrah sponsorships.
- 2Eligible New Muslims are selected fairly.
- 3Participants receive preparation, guidance and group support.
- 4Travel bookings and travel fulfillment are handled through a TICO-registered travel agency.
- 5Participant dignity and privacy are respected throughout the process.
New Muslim Umrah (NMU), an initiative of Maqam Umrah, facilitates community organization, participant support, education, and group coordination. All travel bookings, travel services, accommodations, transportation, and package fulfillment are provided and managed by a TICO-registered travel agency.
Who is behind the project
The First Umrah Project is run by New Muslim Umrah (NMU), an initiative of Maqam Umrah — an ongoing annual community initiative helping New Muslims access supported Umrah journeys through community sponsorship. Real people, accountable for every journey.
info@maqamumrah.caIn his own words — steps from the Kaaba.
Shared for inspiration — not an NMU-sponsored traveller.
Why Islam?
Every Journey to Islam Begins Differently.
Every journey to Allah has a story.
Behind every first Umrah is a moment someone first found their way to Islam. These stories are why The First Umrah Project exists.
The Shahadah Is the Beginning
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا الله، مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ الله ﷺ
Lā ilāha illā Allāh, Muḥammadur Rasūlullāh ﷺ
When someone embraces Islam, a new journey begins. They need more than congratulations — they need community, knowledge, mentorship, brotherhood and sisterhood, and Muslims willing to walk beside them.
The First Umrah Project is one way we can be there for what comes next.
You Can Be Part of What Comes Next
The First Umrah Project — Current Mission
Help secure the next two First Umrah spots
$7,300 will secure both remaining sponsorships. Give any amount toward the goal or sponsor a complete journey.
2 Journeys Goal
$1,810 of $7,300
Every dollar moves both remaining spots closer to funded.
Community Leaderboard
Be the first to lead — get your personal link below and rally your circle.
Share With Your Own Tracked Link
Impact examples within the overall journey — you can give any amount toward the goal.
All travel bookings, accommodations, and transportation are provided and managed by a TICO-registered travel agency.
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Our Real Impact
Seven New Muslims. Seven first journeys.
Since 2023, community support has helped seven New Muslims make their first Umrah.
2023
3
New Muslims
Toronto Islamic Centre collaboration/support.
2024
2
New Muslims
Collaboration across 9 Muslim student associations.
2025
1
New Muslim
Another New Muslim joined a Maqam Umrah journey.
2026
1
Sponsorship
First 2026 First Umrah sponsorship committed/secured.
In Collaboration With
- TICToronto Islamic Centre
- UOMSAuOttawa Muslim Students' Association
- CUMSACarleton University Muslim Students' Association
- TMU MSAToronto Metropolitan University Muslim Students' Association
- ACMSAAlgonquin College Muslim Student Alliance
Cyrus
Cyrus made his first Umrah with the NMU community — from the Miqat to Madinah.
Jacob
Jacob's journey included reciting Surah Al-Fātiḥah at Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
The Bigger Annual Vision
16 New Muslims.
One Journey.
Insha'Allah.
Our annual First Umrah Project goal is $68,400 CAD — a community-powered effort to help 16 New Muslims experience their first Umrah. No one person carries it — the community builds it together.
All travel bookings, accommodations, and transportation are provided and managed by a TICO-registered travel agency.
A Gentle Warm-Up
Test Your Umrah Knowledge
A few little questions — no pressure, just learning.
Question 1 of 5
Where does a pilgrim enter the state of ihram for Umrah?
Other Ways to Help
Not able to give right now? You can still move this forward.
Partner
Bring The First Umrah Project to your masjid, MSA, school, business or organization.
Nominate
Nominate a New Muslim for a future First Umrah journey.
Fundraise
Mobilize friends, family or community around a sponsorship.
Volunteer
Contribute time, skills or community connections.
Share
Help the project reach someone who may fund the next journey.
Book Us
Bring The First Umrah Project to your community
Hosting a Jumu'ah, community event or fundraiser? Our team will come present the project, share the stories, and help your community fund the next First Umrah journeys.
Two more First Umrah spots are waiting to be secured.
Seven New Muslims have made this journey since 2023. Help make the next First Umrah possible.