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ʿumrah
or ʿum·ra
[ uhm-ruh ]
noun
, Islam.
- the pilgrimage, consisting of rituals performed at various shrines, made by a Muslim upon entering Mecca: often part of the hajj.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ʿumrah1
< Arabic: literally, visit
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