I. N. Afghanistan

A brother in northern Afghanistan, born Muslim, is a Hafiz of the Qur'an in the final year of advanced Islamic studies (Dawrah Hadith). He hopes to perform his first Umrah and visit Masjid al-Haram and the Prophet's Mosque. He cannot cover the cost himself. He holds a passport; how he will reach the departure airport is still being confirmed. A full seat on the at-cost group trip is $1,795; a share is $450.