umrah
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of umrah
< Arabic: literally, visit
Example Sentences
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About 19 million also took part annually in the umrah, another form of pilgrimage to Mecca which - unlike the haj - can be carried out at any time of the year, before the pandemic.
From Reuters • Jan. 9, 2023
It is also the ultimate destination for the Muslim hajj and smaller umrah pilgrimage.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2022
However, thousands wishing to perform umrah, a pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time of year, have been affected by the ban.
From The Guardian • Mar. 14, 2020
Poorer Muslims may spend years saving up to perform hajj or umrah, which are seen as major life events.
From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2020
Hajj and umrah revenues are estimated to surpass $150 billion by 2022.
From Slate • Oct. 22, 2018
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