Dr. Saad Al Rashid, Chairman of the Archaeological Association of Saudi Arabia, has dedicated much of his professional career to the way stations for pilgrims on the Zubayda trail. Dr. Saad will lead our cinematic research on the traces of Zubayda bint Jafar and explore the historical significance of her generous gift to generations of pilgrims. THE ZUBAYDA TRAIL will combine statements of renowned scholars, scientific research, state-of-the-art 3D computer imagery with inspiring reenactments of the life-threatening hardships of pilgrimage in early Islam. Quotes from historical pilgrims’ reports give insights regarding the spiritual enrichment of their journey of faith. Recounting universal human values, THE ZUBAYDA TRAIL will generate interest and understanding among a global audience.