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The Umrah or (Arabic: عمرة ) is a pilgrimage to Mecca performed by Muslims that can be undertaken at any time of the year. It is sometimes called the 'minor pilgrimage' or 'lesser pilgrimage', the Hajj being the 'major' pilgrimage and which is compulsory for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. According to some schools of Islamic thought, the Umrah is not compulsory but highly recommended.
Umrah rituals
The pilgrim (mu'tamir), sometimes referred to as a 'Hajji', performs a series of ritual acts symbolic of the lives of the prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) and his wife Hagar (Hajarah), and of solidarity with Muslims worldwide. These acts of faith are:
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Ahlan - A multilingual guide to performing Hajj and Umrah, with photos of the Hijaz.
Channel 4 - The Hajj - Accompanies The Hajj - The Greatest Trip on Earth, first screened on Channel 4 (UK) in 2003. Includes background articles on the ritual, history, and logistics; also video clips from the series, and a virtual Hajj.
Haj Committee (India) - Information about the Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah including a training manual, audio, and picture gallery. Also offers travel arrangement services. Content available in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Hajj and Eid ul-Adha - Articles and links to information for pilgrims, including detailed guidance on performing the ceremonies of the Hajj. Also includes links for educators.
Hajj Information Center - Offers guides, articles, audio-visual resources, and accounts of the history of Hajj. Also includes old photos of the Hajj sites to use as screensavers.
Ministry of Hajj - Official website af the Saudi Arabian government authority directly responsible for all pilgrim affairs in the kingdom. Offers a comprehensive information resource on the Hajj.
Meta Description: [ A comprehensive account of all aspects of the Hajj and Umrah, the journey of a lifetime. ]
Pictures of Mecca and Al Madina - A collection of photographs of the two holy cities Mecca and Madina; also includes MP3s of prayer calls.
The Haj - A presentation of practical advice for pilgrims performing the Hajj.
Meta Description: [ Tips for Hajj rites in Mecca including tawaaf, sa'ee, Mina, Arafat, Hajr-al-Aswad, Haram, Ka'bah, Zamzam, Medina and Masjid Nabawi ]
The Hajj and Umrah Directory - An information resource for UK pilgrims; includes background information on Hajj and Umrah, travel tips, visa details, and listings of hotels and specialist UK travel agents.
Meta Description: [ HajjUmrah.co.uk is geared to provide a local independent directory of Hajj and Umrah Tour Operators, Travel Tips, Hajj and Umrah Books, Hotels, Visa information also provides an online hajj & umrah tour, practicing yourself through the steps, ]
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The Hajj and Umrah Portal - A collection of articles about Hajj and Umrah, and their significance in Islam; includes details of ritual requirements, and practical information for pilgrims.
The Missing Fifth Pillar Of Islam - An article arguing that the Islamic calendar has been manipulated, resulting in the invalidation of the Hajj.
The Pilgrimage to Mecca: One Woman's Journey - A five-part diary of the Hajj by a Saudi Journalist. (From the Christian Science Monitor, 2004)
Meta Description: [ A Saudi journalist prepares to participate in a 1,300-year-old Muslim ritual. ]
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