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

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

The umrah has become even more important in recent years as millions of Muslims fall outside the Saudi-imposed quotas for participation in the hajj.

From Washington Times • Feb. 27, 2020

Hajj and umrah revenues are estimated to surpass $150 billion by 2022.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2018