What is the difference between Umrah and Hajj? How long does it take, and whether performing Umrah is as mandatory as Hajj?

Umrah is an act of worship in which Muslims travel to the holy city of Mecca, home to the revered Kaaba -- the spiritual ...

Hajj is a mandatory Islamic pilgrimage performed only on specific dates in Dhul Hijjah, while Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage that can be done anytime. Both include Tawaf, but Hajj has additional ...

Hajj and Umrah are two sacred journeys to Mecca. While both hold deep spiritual significance, they differ in rituals, timing, ...

Tips to avoid the heat, crowds, and travel risks, including incidents like the tragic Mufrihat accident that killed 45 Indian ...

Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh inaugurated the second phase of the Islamic ...

According to media reports, pilgrims are required to sign a declaration form before embarking on the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage ...

The passengers, who were participating in the Umrah pilgrimage, were traveling between the two holiest cities in Islam, ...

The new regulations mandate that service providers must be fully Saudi-owned, registered as either a sole proprietorship or a ...