The recent update from the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah regarding the Umrah visa represents a significant shift in the management of religious tourism and the facilitation of pilgrims who wish to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. This change, which extends the validity of Umrah visas to three months from the date of issuance, is …
Can Tawaf and Sa`i Be Interrupted or Break Allowed?
In the Islamic tradition, Tawaf and Sa’i are revered practices performed during the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages in Mecca. Tawaf entails the act of circumambulating the Kaaba, Islam’s most sacred site, while Sa’i involves traversing the distance between the hills of Safa and Marwa. These rituals are deeply embedded in the faith of Muslims and …
Stay Connected during your next Umrah
In my last Umrah journey this time, I didn’t purchase any local sim in Saudi Arabia instead I used the E-SIM which is far much more better and economical. I used the services for Airalo e-sim which is easy to install and give you 1 GB data only for 5$ in a week. There is …
Prophet’s Mosque in Medina receives over 20m in Ramadan
Prophet’s Mosque gets over 20m in Ramadan Month After undertaking Umrah in Mecca, the reliable ordinarily run to Medina More than 20 million Muslims stuffed the Prophet’s Mosque, Islam’s moment holiest location, within the Saudi city of Medina amid the primary 20 days of the current Islamic sacrosanct month of Ramadan in the midst of …
Umrah Essentials: The Ultimate Checklist for First-Time Pilgrims
Umrah Checklist: Essential Items for a Successful Pilgrimage Undertaking an Umrah pilgrimage holds profound significance in the life of a Muslim. It symbolizes a journey of spiritual rejuvenation and purification. For those embarking on this sacred voyage for the first time, the prospect can be daunting, with uncertainties about what to pack and anticipate. Fear …
Donate a Quran to Masjid Al Nabawi for Worshippers
Masjid Al Nabawi: Donate a Quran for Spiritual Enrichment follow for complete Umrah process If you are considering placing a Quran Sharif in Masjid Al Nabawi (Madinah Sharif), it is imperative to procure it from an authentic store to ensure its authenticity and quality. These stores typically provide Quran Sharif that has undergone thorough inspection …
DIY Budget Ramadan Umrah 2024 – Tips and Savings Strategies
Ramadan Umrah 2024 Recently visited again Makkah for Umrah in Ramadan which is a big achievement for me. As I have already having the E-Visa for multiple entries and valid for 1 year. I booked the ticket directly from Amsterdam to Jeddah via low cost airlines(anadolujet) operated by Turkish Airlines in stopover at SAW Airport(Turkey). …
Umrah – Key Points to Remember before Umrah
Important Points – 1. People having Indian passport with EU Residence permit is allowed for e-Visa but better to take E-Visa to avoid any last minute issue as if you are flying with Turkish Airlines via SAW(Sabiha Gokcen Airport), they will not allow you to board the flight without E-Visa in hand. 2. At Mecca, …
DIY Umrah Budget Package Planning – Part 4
Other Experiences – General Medicines — Keep generic medicine with you like fever, cold etc and if you are travelling with kids then you must keep some others as well as per the requirement. Immigration Check — In Europe (Before Boarding) — validate the Saudi Evisa, match the name on Visa and Passport and Validate RP. In …
DIY Umrah Budget Package Planning – Part 3
Transportation Uber and Careem taxi services are available there and I tried booking them but there waiting time is too long hence cancelled and never use it. Madinah Airport to Al Rawda Al Aqeeq Hotel — booked the taxi from authorized airport taxi service — Cost 90SAR. This is quite costly as I don’t want to …