Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Makkah undertaken by 2-3M pilgrims each year. The believers will be able to apply for Hajj at the end of Feb in 2022. The pilgrims over the age of 65 will not able to practice Hajj. This is also the same for the women, but women below 65 will be allowed to travel alone without a Mahram. While the pilgrims have to consider the Covid SOPs in this end.

As Umrah is an Ibadah, there are certain rules and regulations that one must abide by for it. In this regard, not only the pilgrims must opt for a specific set of rituals to be carried out but also the clothing worn is different, specific, and compulsory. However, once the holy rituals of Umrah are carried out, a pilgrim can wear its ordinary clothes i.e. after getting out of the state of Ihram.

Being able to afford, plan, and travel for the minor pilgrimage is among the greatest blessings of Allah Almighty for a believer. Gathering the physical, mental as well as financial strength to manage for your Umrah travel is something every Muslim desire; whether elderly, young or the children. And if you are among those lucky ones to travel to the holy city for the rituals; here is a brief travel preparation advice for you.

Umrah pilgrimage is one of the most frequently performed Ibadah in Islam. With millions of annual numbers of pilgrims arriving in Saudia Arabia for the holy rituals, the country specifically offers Umrah visas for the believers wishing to perform the minor pilgrimage.

Umrah in December holds many advantages for pilgrims. Though the number of people travelling for the minor pilgrimage is lesser in number during December, it brings its own benefits as well. Especially, for people living across the world and in non-Muslim majority countries, and other cities remain the most feasible during December.