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Poster of the Autumn Retreat in Nauvoo, Illinois, 12–16 November 2026

Upcoming · Spiritual retreat

The Autumn Retreat

Dates
12 – 16 November 2026
Place
Nauvoo, Illinois (United States)
Organised by
The Zawiya Foundation — From creation to the Creator

The Zawiya Foundation invites you to a four-night spiritual retreat in the peaceful surroundings of Nauvoo, Illinois. Throughout the retreat, our days and nights will be centred around:

  • The five daily prayers
  • Dhikr & Hadra
  • Qiyam al-Layl
  • Q&A sessions with the Shaykh
  • Samāʿ & spiritual music
  • Nature hikes
  • Fellowship and shared moments together

Your retreat contribution includes

  • 4 nights of accommodation
  • 4 healthy halal meals each day: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/snack, and dinner
  • All retreat activities and programming

Spots are limited: 10 of our 30 spots are already reserved, leaving only 20 places available.

For any questions or additional information, please reach out privately.

We look forward to gathering once again for four nights of remembrance, presence, and companionship.

Poster of the Sufi spiritual retreat in the heart of Mont Blanc, 4–7 December 2026, Chamonix

Upcoming · Spiritual retreat

Spiritual retreat at Mont Blanc

Dates
4 – 7 December 2026
Place
Chamonix (French Alps, France)
Organised by
The Zawiya

The Zawiya invites you to a three-night spiritual retreat in Chamonix, in the spectacular setting of the French Alps, in the presence of the Sufi master Sidi Mohamed Faouzi al-Karkari. In a chalet with a view of the Mont Blanc peak, our days and nights will be set to the rhythm of:

  • The five daily prayers
  • Dhikr and night prayers
  • Spiritual gatherings with the Shaykh
  • Hikes in the mountains
  • Visits (including the “Mer de Glace”) and activities to be decided according to the weather
  • Moments of fellowship and sharing

Price and stay

  • Price: €280
  • 3 nights and 4 days
  • Full board

Places are very limited.

To book your place, go to thezawiya.fr. Contact: +33 6 74 79 79 16 · [email protected]

  • The Shaykh in supplication in the snow, facing the mountains
  • A collective meditation session around the Shaykh
  • A group walk in nature
  • The snowy Alps: book on thezawiya.fr