How to Perform Umrah

Ihram إحرام

Before crossing the Miqat, perform ghusl, wear the Ihram garments (two white unstitched sheets for men; modest everyday clothing for women), pray two rak'ah if possible and make your intention for Umrah. Flying from the UK, you'll usually enter Ihram on the plane before passing the Miqat — our team will remind you when.

Then begin reciting the Talbiyah frequently until you reach the Ka'bah:

Tawaf طواف

On entering Masjid al-Haram, stop the Talbiyah and begin Tawaf at the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad), circling the Ka'bah seven times anti-clockwise. Men uncover the right shoulder (Idtiba') during Tawaf. Make du'a freely in any language.

After Tawaf, pray two rak'ah behind Maqam Ibrahim if possible (or anywhere in the masjid) and drink Zamzam water.

Sa'i سعي

Walk seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah, starting at Safa and finishing at Marwah, remembering the patience of Hajar (may Allah be pleased with her). Men walk briskly between the green lights.

Halq or Taqsir حلق / تقصير

Men shave their head (Halq) or trim their hair evenly (Taqsir); women trim a fingertip's length from the end of their hair. Your Umrah is now complete and the restrictions of Ihram are lifted — alhamdulillah.