Imam Idriz Budimlić was born and raised in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he served as imam, khatib, and mu’alim (religious teacher) for 14 years at MIZ Zenica, alongside teaching Islamic studies in the ZE-DO Canton region. He holds a master’s degree from Zenica’s Pedagogical Faculty. After relocating to the United States, he has spent the last several years serving as imam, khatib, and mu’alim of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Islamic Center in Astoria/Richmond Hill, New York.
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Qualifications: Master’s degree, Pedagogical Faculty, University of Zenica (Bosnia); 14 years as imam/khatib/mu’alim at MIZ Zenica; former professor of Islamic studies
City: New York, NY (imam, Bosnian-Herzegovinian Islamic Center)
Languages: Bosnian, English
Hajj & Umrah / Sara International Travel experience: Over the years, he has served and guided hundreds of pilgrims as a group Murshid during Umrah with Sara International Travel. His experience includes accompanying pilgrims throughout their journey, providing religious guidance, assisting with the practical aspects of Umrah, and helping guests navigate the spiritual and logistical aspects of their pilgrimage.