If this is your first Umrah, the rituals can feel overwhelming. In fact, Umrah has only four main steps, and our guides walk you through each of them.
1. Ihram
Before crossing the Miqat, pilgrims enter the state of Ihram with the intention (niyyah) for Umrah. Men wear two white unstitched cloths; women wear modest everyday clothing.
2. Tawaf
Tawaf is walking around the Kaaba seven times, starting from the Black Stone, while making dua and dhikr.
3. Sa’i
Sa’i is walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah, remembering the search of Hajar (may Allah be pleased with her) for water.
4. Halq or Taqsir
Men shave their head (Halq) or shorten their hair (Taqsir); women cut a small length of hair. With this, the Umrah is complete.
Our pre-departure briefing covers each step in detail, including the duas, so you feel confident on the day.
