Umra
عمرة
ʿumra
☪️Islamic Terms
Lesser pilgrimage to Mecca that can be performed at any time.
Full Definition
Umra is the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca that can be performed at any time of year, unlike Hajj which has specific dates. It includes ritual circumambulation of the Kaʿba (tawaf) and walking between the hills of Safa and Marwa. While not obligatory like Hajj, umra is highly meritorious.