Updated 9 January 2013

Following months of preparation and coordination, The World Federation, in partnership with The Africa Federation (AFED), The Council of European Jamaats (CoEJ), and the North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities Organisation (NASIMCO) is pleased to announce the launch of the renowned Madinah al-Ilm and Bab al-Ilm Youth Summer Courses in Iran.

The short courses in Iran are life changing and have been described by many as one that they will never forget.

The Courses
The Madinah al-Ilm course is for boys and girls (separate camps) between the ages of 18 and 24 years old and will run from 13 August to 31 August 2013 inshAllah.
The Bab al-Ilm course is for boys and girls (separate camps) between the ages of 14 and 17 years old and will run from 13 August to 31 August 2013 inshAllah.
 
(Please note: There may be slight variations in the dates for each region based on regional flight itineraries)

This year, participants will have the opportunity to visit the cities of Qum, Mashhad and Tehran. 

Participant prices
The programme is heavily subsidised and each participant is encouraged to pay a minimum of the subsidised cost. If an applicant can afford to pay the full amount, then they must do so.

The full and subsidised costs per region are as follows:
• Europe full cost - £1,650
• Europe subsidised cost - £1,050
• Africa full cost - $2,850 USD
• Africa subsidised cost - $1,850 USD
• North America full cost - $3,600 USD/CD
• North America subsidised cost - $2,500 USD/CD
• Dubai full cost - $1,500 USD (excluding flight and visa costs)
• Dubai subsidised cost - $800 USD (excluding flight and visa costs)

For those who would like to attend but are unable to financially afford to do so, should contact your regional bodies in confidence.  Any requests for additional subsidies will not be considered after an application has been accepted.
 
More Information
There are a number of ways to find out more about these excellent courses, including the following:

• Daily diaries from last year’s courses
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 
• Rules and regulations
• Dress Code
 
Mentor applications
Mentor applications are now also open to those over the age of 18.  Successful applicants must be available to attend the course and mentor training from approximately Friday 9 August to Tuesday 13 August 2013.

For more information in relation to the role of a mentor, view description 

Mentors are encouraged to pay a minimum of their flight and visa costs to Iran.  If however, they are unable to financially afford to do so, they should contact The World Federation in confidence at madinahbabcourse@world-federation.org

How to Apply
To apply as a participant, view application form

NOTE:
Those having difficulties submitting the online application form should  email us at MadinahBabcourse@world-federation.org and we will send a paper copy of the application form to complete.

If you are having difficulties uploading your documents, please email them to MadinahBabcourse@world-federation.org and submit your online application without the documents attached

To apply as a mentor, view application form

Please note that your application will not be considered, unless we receive the following:

• A scanned copy in jpeg of your passport photo page.  Your passport must be valid for at least the next six months (to be uploaded onto the application form).

• A copy of a recent passport sized photograph in jpeg.  Girls must be in full hijaab, otherwise the visa application will be automatically rejected (to be uploaded onto the application form).

• A deposit of £50/$50 - the deposit will be refunded for those who are unsuccessful in their application. 

Deadline for Applications
The subsidised costs are heavily subsidised and there are limited places available. The deadline for applications is 28 April 2013.

Please note that for those applying as a participant, if we are happy that an applicant has met the selection criteria, places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Donations & Sponsorships
These courses are only possible through the kind donations of our supporters. Please donate generously and earn eternal reward for you and your marhumeen.

Go to our donations page.

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For more information or to make a donation, please email madinahbabcourse@world-federation.org