umrah

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.

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Etymology

Origin of umrah

< Arabic: literally, visit

Example Sentences

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

As part of a BBC documentary, he flew to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to complete the Islamic pilgrimage, Umrah.

From BBC • Apr. 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

Umrah is another form of pilgrimage to Mecca which - unlike haj - can be carried out at any time of the year.

From Reuters • Jun. 23, 2023

Then Abdullah and all the citizens went forth in a procession to the Tanim, a reverend place near Meccah, returned to perform Umrah, the Lesser Pilgrimage, slew 100 victims, and rejoiced with great festivities.

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