Preparation
How long does Umrah take, and how to build a realistic schedule
How to set the length of your trip by weighing the nights, the pace of worship and flight times together.
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Umrah guide
Everything on your mind while planning Umrah
Step-by-step guide articles for first-timers, from preparation to worship, all free.Step-by-step guide articles for first-timers, from preparation to worship, all free.
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PreparationWhat is ihram, and how is it worn?6 min read
WorshipTawaf step by step8 min read
Documents and visaHow to get an Umrah visa4 min read
Women and familiesUmrah with children: rooms and pace8 min read
Places to visitWhat to know before visiting the Rawdah5 min read
PreparationWhat does a hotel close to the Haram mean?7 min read
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Preparation
What is ihram, and how is it worn?
Preparing before entering ihram, its prohibitions, and what to watch for when entering ihram on the plane.
6 min readRead - Makkah
Worship
Tawaf step by step
Seven circuits, the Black Stone line, and moving at your own pace in the crowd.
8 min readRead Documents and visa
How to get an Umrah visa
Application steps, required documents, and the difference between the visa and a Nusuk permit.
4 min readRead- Madinah
Women and families
Umrah with children: rooms and pace
Choosing rooms by the number of children, a pace that does not wear the day out, and what to pack.
8 min readRead - Madinah
Places to visit
What to know before visiting the Rawdah
The Nusuk appointment, visiting hours and finding your way in the Prophet’s Mosque.
5 min readRead - Makkah
Preparation
What does a hotel close to the Haram mean?
Reading the distance on a hotel page: gate, time of day and crowd make the difference.
7 min readRead
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