Winter Suhba
December 26th - December 29th 2025
Join us for the inaugural Al-Madina Winter Suhba retreat where we come together to discover peace, strength, and the tools needed to navigate life's challenges with spiritual and intellectual resilience. The four-day winter program blends knowledge, practice, and companionship in the effort to foster a collective journey toward Allah and His Messenger.
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Winter Suhba Program Overview
Classes will be held daily starting at 10AM and will conclude by Maghirb prayer. The program will also include gatherings of adkhar (remembrance) in the mornings and evenings
A detailed schedule will be released in the coming weeks.
The program will be hosted at the campus of the Diyanet Center of America.
Nearby lodging options will be posted in the coming weeks.
Winter Suhba Teen Track (Ages 13–17)
Knowledge is more than information—it’s a way of living that roots the heart in our intellectual and spiritual legacy, shapes character, and deepens love for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. Running in parallel with the main Winter Suhba, the Teen Track gives young people a clear, contextualized breakdown of the core themes so they can apply them to real life including school, friendships, media, and worship. The track will be led by our esteemed Al-Madina teachers.
What’s included: formal classes aligned with the main program’s themes, small-group mentorship and halaqas for reflection and Q&A, dedicated gym/recreation time to move and connect, and guided activities that build skills, confidence, and companionship. This is a supportive, guided space for teens to learn, practice, and grow together, cultivating faith, character, and resilient hearts.
FAQs
The early-bird registration fee is $250 per person until 11/2/25 11:59PM EST. Starting ,11/3/25 the registration fee will increase to $297 per person
For students, the registration is discounted by 10%. Students will be required to show their valid student ID at the time of check-in. Failure to show proper ID will void the promotion.
For families of two or more attendees, the registration is discounted by 6%.
The Winter Suhba will be held at the Diyanet Center of America located at 9610 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706 .
Participants are responsible for booking their own lodging.
We recommend Staybridge Suites, 10500 Eastgate Drive, Lanham, MD about 2 miles (~5-minute drive) from the Diyanet Center. Breakfast is included. Room types and negotiated rates are:
King: $129/night
Double Queens: $134/night
Three-bed suite (ideal for families): $204/night
All rooms also include a pull-out sofa bed. Special rate available until December 1.
Book at the discounted rate: STAYBRIDGE SUITES
Registration will remain open until capacity is reached. We recommend registering early as spaces are very limited.
No, Winter Suhba is by pre-registration only.
Yes, there will be a livestream option available for purchase in the coming days.
Winter Suhba will begin on December 26, 2025 at 9AM and conclude on December 29, 2025 at 5PM.
Yes, there will be designated times to engage with teachers. We ask that participants respect boundaries and use the allocated times to approach speakers.
A program schedule will be emailed to all registrants prior to the event and available at check-in.
Childcare services for children between the ages of 3-12 is available for $250 per child for the entire weekend. Parents must pick up their children during breaks and at the end of the designated times. Limited childcare spots are available and we do expect to reach capacity.
Children may attend if they are registered. Please note, the program is geared primarily for adults, and parents are expected to supervise their children at all times.
No, meals are not included. Food will be available for purchase on site and we will provide you with a list of local restaurants.
In addition to the aforementioned General Guidelines and Program Attendance Conditions, those who attend classes must also abide by the Student Code of Conduct, which includes, but is not limited to the following:
1) To ensure a proper learning and practicing environment, the Student Code of Conduct must be abided by. Any student who is unable or unwilling to abide by the Code of Conduct will kindly be refused continued access to physical class attendance and may be allowed to continue with only online studies.
2) Some Student Code of Conduct include the following:
a) Arriving to class at least 10 minutes before the start of the class.
b) Maintaining an Islamic attire in and around the vicinity of the class space.
c) Not disrupting the class in any way and following guidelines set forth by the teachers and administrators.
d) Students are not allowed to attend class without prior administration approval.
e) Students may not bring guests without prior administration approval.