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Umrah

Umrah means visit or destination. According to Sharia, Umrah entails visiting the Sacred House, Tawaf, and Saa'i with known conditions. The Prophet (peace be upon him) completed Umrah four times throughout his lifetime. Umrah can be performed by any time of year. It is obligatory once in a lifetime, according to the Almighty’s saying: “And Complete Hajj and ‘Umrah for Allah”

About Umrah

As you perform the rituals of Umrah, remember that the Prophet (peace be upon him), his noble companions, scholars, and the righteous have preceded you here. So, be humble, submissive, and constant in the remembrance of Allah, the Almighty.
It is an atmosphere filled with serenity and tranquility; a blessed spot where good and bad deeds are not like anywhere else. Here, the sanctity of time and place prevails, and the soul is filled with faith. As you perform your Umrah rituals, remember...

Umrah Requirements

Dear Mu’tamir

You can develop your Umrah trip directly through any of the approved platforms https://www.nusuk.sa/  

You can also book an appointment for Umrah after obtaining the visa through Nusuk Application

Or visit an approved tourism company or agency in your country to buy the service package, complete the visa requirements, and book an appointment for Umrah and prayer in the Ar-Rawdhah Ash-Shareefah.

To access the list of approved agents, please click on the following Link  Link for inquiry about companies and agencies  

You are also allowed to come to the Kingdom on an electronic visa through the portal of Saudi Arabia https://visa.visitsaudi.com  Thus, you can perform Umrah and pray in Holy Raudah.

Important Note

Dear mu’tamir, please make sure to book an appointment for Umrah and prayer in the Ar-Rawdhah Ash-Shareefah before coming to the Kingdom, taking into account that reservations will be provided based on the available capacity at the time of request.

Umrah Calendar for International Umrah Performers – 1447 AH

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announces the Umrah calendar for the year 1447 AH, as part of its preparations to serve Umrah performers and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque coming from outside the Kingdom with Umrah visas

25 Ramadan 1446 AH

25-Mar-25

Launch of the external-agent qualification service for the 1447 AH Umrah season via Nusuk platform – Umrah Path service

16 Shawwal 1446 AH

14-Apr-25

Signing of agreements between Umrah companies and international agents during the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2025

29 Dhu al-Qi’dah 1446 AH

27-May-25

Start of contracting for designing Umrah performer service packages

14 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH

10-Jun-25

Start of issuing Umrah visas

15 Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 AH

11-Jun-25

Start of receiving Umrah performers

1 Sha’ban 1447 AH

20-Jan-26

Deadline for submitting agent qualification requests, along with contract approval with Umrah companies

1 Shawwal 1447 AH

20-Mar-26

Last date to issue Umrah visas

15 Shawwal 1447 AH

3-Apr-26

Final deadline for Umrah performers to enter the Kingdom

1 Dhu al-Qi’dah 1447 AH

18-Apr-26

Last date for Umrah performers to depart the Kingdom

Pillars of Umrah

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Your Umrah Journey

Travel and arrival
Ihram
Arrival to the Grand Mosque
Tawaf
Saa’i
Shaving and shortening hair

The Pilgrim's Journey

Miqaats

Miqaats is the plural of Miqaat, which is an appointed time for something or the subject matter for which a time is appointed. Allah, the Almighty, said: Indeed, the Day of Judgement is an appointed time [miqaat] - The Miqaat is also the place appointed to do something, such as the Miqaat of Hajj. Miqaats are of two types: Temporal and spatial.

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Things to remember

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Umrah Services

All Services

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah provides a range of services to facilitate the performance of the rituals, aiming to serve the Guests of the Most Merciful with high efficiency and quality.