Umrah: The Sacred Journey To Saudi Arabia

Spirituality is the essence of your happiness and where your heart’s desires lie. It will help you develop a stronger connection to everything inside and outside of you. A spiritual journey is a very individual and intimate quest to deepen your insight into life consciously. Umrah is a noble spiritual journey undertaken by all Muslims around the world. In Arabic, Umrah means ‘a visit’ to the Holy Kaaba (the Sacred House of God). Muslims worldwide can perform it at any time of the year, unlike Hajj. 

It involves a series of rituals including Ihram (entering a state of spiritual purity)

Things To Do During Umrah

Jabal Al Nour 

Jabal Al Nour, also known as the “Mountain of Light” or “Hill of Illumination,” is well-known for the Hira cave, the site of the Prophet Mohamed’s initial revelations. It is possible to see for miles around this rocky peak. Jabal Al Nour is a well-liked destination for pilgrims due to its significance in Islamic history and the breathtaking views of Makkah and the Holy Mosque from its top.

Sunrise on Jabal Al Noor

Masjid-e-Aisha 

Masjid-e-Aisha is the second-largest mosque in Makkah. It is also referred to as Masjid-e-Taneem. Masjid-e-Aisha is where most pilgrims begin their Umrah or Hajj journeys in the sacred state of Ihram, as it has the significance of being the starting point of the sacred state of Ihram. The mosque is named after Prophet Muhammad’s wife, Aisha.

Masjid-e-Aisha, also known as Masjid al-Tan'im

What Are The Rules of Umrah?

Umrah Trip Instructions

Pilgrims must abide by all these rules until they complete their journey.

How To Perform Umrah?

The pilgrims have to perform three essential ceremonies during the Umrah trip. Those are: 

Umrah holds great spiritual significance and offers Muslims a chance to seek forgiveness and blessings from Allah

A pilgrim’s journey is complete once they have carried out these three acts, which are necessary for entering the Ihram, the holy state a Muslim must take to do the Hajj or Umrah. 

The rituals are concise when compared to Hajj. The steps to perform Umrah are as follows: 

What Is The Purpose Of Umrah?

Umrah’s primary goal is to purify the soul of past sins. A Muslim is permitted to make the Umrah more than once in their lifetime. As a pilgrim invests their resources and time in the service of Allah, it is also considered as protection from poverty and life’s responsibilities.

What Is The Difference Between Hajj And Umrah?

Umrah and Hajj are two different kinds of pilgrims. 

Prayers at the Kaaba are deeply significant in Islam,

Where To Stay?

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Available Visas

There are two major visas available for people traveling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah: the Umrah visa and eVisa.

Umrah Visa

Umrah visa is issued to Muslims worldwide to enter Saudi Arabia to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. The visa has a 90 days stay validity and has access only to Jeddah, Makkah, and Medina.

eVisa

The eVisa for GCC residents is not restricted to other Saudi cities. The visa would cost around 80 USD in addition to the health insurance costs, providing single- and multiple-entry options. The eVisa will be a one-year, multiple-entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the country. Please note that the eVisa is not applicable during the Hajj season. Click here to learn more about eVisa.

The spiritual journey can help you be more at peace with yourself and the world. It is always great to include the spiritual side during our quest for greater happiness, success, and freedom. Fly to Saudi Arabia and indulge yourself in this spiritual experience. Savor the moment and experience the tranquility that Saudi has to offer! And to get up to 11% off on flights to Saudi, use code: HOLIDAY while booking. Also, get up to 12% off on hotels in Saudi Arabia with code: STAY12.

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