Umrah The ʿUmrah (Arabic: عُمرَة) is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Hijaz, Saudi Arabia, performed by Muslims that can be undertaken at any time of the year, in contrast to the Ḥajj (Arabic: حَـجّ) which has specific dates according to the Islamic lunar calendar. In Arabic, 'Umrah means "to visit a populated place."
Meaning: Pilgrimage to Makkah other than regular hajj days
Origin: Arabic