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Umrah for First-Time Pilgrims

Written 9 November 2026.

  1. Prepare: permit or visa, provider, health, packing.
  2. Enter Ihram at the miqat and say the Talbiyah.
  3. Arrive in Makkah, rest if needed, then go to the Haram.
  4. Tawaf: seven circuits from the Black Stone line.
  5. Pray two rak'ahs; drink Zamzam.
  6. Sa'i: seven lengths, Safa to Marwah.
  7. Shave or trim the hair; you are out of Ihram.

Take it calmly; the Haram is crowded and kindness matters more than speed. Keep your group's contact details and ask officials if lost.

Umrah steps
Illustration: the steps of Umrah
Sample itinerary
Illustration: a sample travel itinerary

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