I can say, without a doubt, that this is the greatest start to any year of my life. I can’t fully explain it, and honestly, I think it deserves to remain that way.

I used to be skeptical when people said that visiting Mecca and Medina was the greatest experience of their life, that they’d trade anything to stay there forever. I just couldn’t feel it. I never imagined I’d be saying the same after my return. But here I am, no filters, no exaggerations.

This journey, this grand pilgrimage of Umrah, was the greatest experience of my life. And yes, I’d trade anything to live there forever.

I wish I could write more, but as beautiful as words are, they take something away from the experience, and I don’t want that. Maybe, if we meet, I can tell you over coffee. Till then, here’s my advice: Go for it.