‘Umrah’ is the minor or ‘lesser’ Islamic pilgrimage, the ‘major’ being ‘Haj’. Pilgrims go for ‘Umrah’ throughout the year while ‘Haj’ is performed during a specific time of the year. According to the Quran, ‘Haj’ is compulsory for Muslims who can afford it while ‘Umrah’ is not mandatory. Pilgrims perform the rituals of ‘Umrah’ with … Continue reading Watch: Things You Need To Know About The Muslim Pilgrimage ‘Umrah’