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ʿumrah

American  
[uhm-ruh] / ˈʌm rə /
Or ʿumra

noun

Islam.

  1. the pilgrimage, consisting of rituals performed at various shrines, made by a Muslim upon entering Mecca: often part of the hajj.

Etymology

Origin of ʿumrah

< Arabic: literally, visit

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