What is Queen City Diwan?
Queen City Diwan designs remarkable journeys and inspiring experiences that teach and transform. Because at Queen City Diwan, we believe travel isn’t just about where you go–but about who you go with. And who you are when you come home. From our inaugural experience, Amazing Andalus, which explores the richness of Muslim Spain, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for travelers of different ages and backgrounds to explore the world, better understand themselves, and discover new perspectives and opportunities.
Who is Queen City Diwan?
Queen City Diwan is the vision of Haroon Moghul, an award-winning journalist, professor and historian, who is also the author of several books, including Two Billion Caliphs: A Vision of a Muslim Future and a dynamic Substack for parents and educators of faith, Sunday Schooled. Inspired by his lifelong dedication to learning, his dedication to teaching, and his passion for empowering and engaging students of all ages, Haroon built Queen City Diwan to connect people of all backgrounds to the world we live in–and the potential we all possess.
What Makes Queen City Diwan Different?
At Queen City Diwan, we believe travel should enrich us, help us find purpose, honor friendship and family–and create solidarity, community and even opportunity. Beginning with Amazing Andalus, our November 2024 experience across Muslim Spain, and extending into our 2025 calendar, all of our experiences will be guided by our five core commitments.
We’re made to be travelers. QCD experiences reach us as whole people, moving us literally–and spiritually, socially, and intellectually.
We make room in the Diwan. We design experiences for travelers of all ages, life stages and backgrounds.
Memories last longer when we make them together. We build experiences you can take friends and family on–and make friends and family through.
We’re all ambassadors. Inspired by a love for excellence, we seek to build deep relationships and enduring trust between different communities.
Come back better. Our every experience will challenge you, inspire you and, above all else, empower you.
How Do I Learn More?
With these commitments in mind, we can promise you no two Queen City Diwan experiences will ever be the same. While our inaugural Amazing Andalus tour is sold out (November 2024), we will soon announce our calendar for 2025, including singular experiences for college students, families, and travelers of different ages and life stages, ranging across Africa, Asia and Europe. These experiences will broaden horizons, build memories–and change how you see yourself and your place in the wider world.
That’s why, in an age of mediated interactions, this commitment to our full selves and genuine community means our digital presence is intentionally limited. We’re online most of all to help you find us. To learn more about our upcoming experiences, including developing bespoke journeys for your community or institution, reach us via the below.