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ʿumrah

or ʿum·ra

[ uhm-ruh ]
/ ˈʌm rə /
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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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Also called lesser pilgrimage.

Origin of ʿumrah

<Arabic: literally, visit

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