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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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Saudi Arabia will remove COVID-19 restrictions for the 2023 haj season and host pre-pandemic numbers of pilgrims, the kingdom's ministry of haj and umrah said on Monday.

From Reuters • Jan. 10, 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

Nearly 20 million Muslims undertake the umrah pilgrimage each year, including more than 7 million foreign travelers.

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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