Umrah guides

Practical, honest guides for American Muslims planning Umrah: rituals, costs, timing, family travel and the details nobody tells you.

Ihram, Tawaf, Sa'i and cutting the hair, explained in plain language for American Muslims performing Umrah for the first time.

Flying from America you cross the Miqat in the air. Here is how to prepare on the plane, and what changes if you land in Madinah first.

Clothing, Ihram rules, travelling with or without a mahram, and what to do if your period starts during Umrah.

A clear list of what is not allowed in Ihram, the common mistakes American pilgrims make, and what to do if you slip.