umrah

American

[uhm-ruh] / ˈʌm rə /

Or ʿumra

noun

Islam.

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

Etymology

Origin of umrah

< Arabic: literally, visit

Example Sentences

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They had gone to Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage, which is a shorter version of Hajj, the biggest Islamic pilgrimage.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

In the intensive care unit next door to the malnutrition ward, six-month-old Umrah is battling severe pneumonia.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar, in Saudi Arabia for the religious pilgrimage of Umrah, condemned the blasts and called for full support for victims.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023

Together, the Hajj and Umrah drew some 20 million pilgrims in 2019, before the pandemic.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Niyat, or intention of Tawaf, specifying whether it be for Hajj or for Umrah.

From Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

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