Excellence in Service to Our Community
Queen City Diwan exists to connect our communities to their history, to their diversity, and to their enormous promise and potential. We create transformative global experiences that honor the richness of Muslim history, celebrate the depth of Islamic civilization, and empower Muslims of every age to discover their potential and purpose. We look to the past, yes. But we are focused on the future.
This is travel with intention—designed to the highest standards.
From Queen City University, our intimate college leadership retreats to multigenerational family journeys, from custom institutional programs to carefully crafted cultural immersions—every Queen City Diwan program reflects decades of expertise, relentless attention to detail, and a profound love for the people we serve and the causes we’re committed to.
We believe our communities deserve world-class experiences. We believe all travelers deserve to see the world (and themselves) with fresh eyes. We believe our young people deserve mentorship that meets them where they are and challenges them to become who they’re meant to be.
That belief drives everything we build.
Our Founder
Haroon Moghul | Founder & President
For over twenty years, Haroon has poured his heart into empowering Muslim communities—as an educator, chaplain, author, and guide. As Muslim Chaplain at Xavier University, he walks alongside students navigating faith, identity, and purpose. As the author of How to be a Muslim: An American Story and Two Billion Caliphs: A Vision of a Muslim Future, he’s shaped conversations about what it means to be Muslim in America and what our communities can become.
His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, TIME, The Guardian, and NPR. He’s studied at New York University, studied and taught at Columbia University, and designed leadership programs for high schoolers, college students, and professionals. He’s been named one of the fifty most influential Muslims in the Americas by EqualityX two years in a row (2023, 2024). But more than credentials, Haroon brings something irreplaceable: deep, genuine investment in the people he serves.
As a parent himself, as someone who’s spent decades in Muslim communities watching young people struggle and soar, he knows what our travelers need—because he’s lived it, taught it, and dedicated his life to it. Queen City Diwan is the culmination of that dedication.
Learn more about Haroon.
Email haroon@queencitydiwan.com | Instagram: @haroon_moghul |
Sunday Schooled (Substack) | Avenue M (Podcast)
Our Team
We don’t build programs alone. Every Queen City Diwan experience brings together exceptional facilitators, mentors, and partners who share our commitment to excellence.
Elias Keeler | Leadership Partner, Queen City University
Sadia Malik | Leadership Fellow, Queen City University
Sadia is currently pursuing her MSc at SOAS-University of London, studying International Development. She’s also the Youth Director at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, where she leads programs focused on spiritual growth, leadership development and community engagement. Sadia serves as Emerging Leaders Program Manager at the American Pakistan Foundation, Vice Curator of the Global Shapers Cincinnati Hub, and a youth cohort volunteer with Islamic Relief USA.
Our Partnership: Travel Safina
We build every Queen City Diwan journey in partnership with Travel Safina, our dedicated travel partner.
What We Create
Queen City University: Annual college leadership retreats in Andalusia, Spain. Limited to 16 undergraduate students. Not a tour, not study abroad—an intensive week of mentorship, skill-building, faith development, and community that lasts for decades.
Family Journeys: Multigenerational experiences designed for travelers of all ages. From Morocco to Andalusia and beyond—trips built for making memories together while learning from the past.
Custom Programs: Bespoke experiences for institutions, communities, and organizations. We design what you need—whether that’s a professional retreat, an educational immersion, or a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Every Queen City Diwan experience reflects the same standards: exceptional design, educational depth, and profound care for the people we serve.
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Why We Do This
Because our communities deserve to see the best of who we’ve been—so they can become the best of who they’re meant to be. Because Muslim history isn’t something to consume passively—it’s something to learn from actively, to draw strength from, to build upon. Because our young people need more than degrees—they need mentors, networks, confidence, and community. Because families deserve travel that enriches rather than exhausts, that teaches rather than just entertains.
Because we believe excellence in service to our communities isn’t optional—it’s the standard.
Join Us
Whether you’re a college student ready to grow, a family seeking meaningful travel, or an institution looking for a partner in educational excellence—we’d be honored to serve you.
At Queen City Diwan, we believe our communities deserve the best. We’re dedicated to delivering it.