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Umrah (minor Pilgrimage)
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Umrah, also known as the minor pilgrimage, is a voluntary religious pilgrimage that can be undertaken by Muslims at any time of the year. It involves visiting the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia and performing a series of rituals.
Key Features
- Visiting the Kaaba
- Performing Tawaf (circumambulation) around the Kaaba
- Performing Sa'i (rituals between Safa and Marwa)
- Shaving or trimming hair as a symbol of purification
Pros
- Opportunity to seek forgiveness and blessings
- Spiritual purification
- Feeling of closeness to God
Cons
- May require significant financial resources for travel and accommodation
- Physical exertion involved in performing the rituals