UMRAH
There is no trip, no journey, no vacation as rewarding, fulfilling and inspirational as an Umrah trip. A trip you can take multiple times a year. A journey you can embark on whenever your heart feels uneasy. A vacation that will actually leave you rejuvenated from within.
Umrah is a spiritual journey to the holy land of Makkah, also known as the minor pilgrimage. I am here to help you plan and execute your next Umrah trip. But first, I want you to get into the right mindset. You need to first believe that Umrah is a lot easier than you think. The visa process, the cost and the pilgrimage itself.
Browser through the many Umrah related articles below to help you plan your next Umrah trip.
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Everything you need to know about Electric Wheelchair Rental in Makkah
On my recent trip to Umrah, I was pleasantly surprised to see that Masjid Al Haram now has electric wheelchairs (scooters) available for rental. The new wheelchair rentals in Makkah have their own dedicated floor. The floor includes a circular track for Tawaf and a separate area for Sa’ee. This area is an electric wheelchair…
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4 Ways to Travel between Makkah and Madinah
If you’re planning an Umrah trip, you’ll most likely wondering how what is the best to travel between Makkah and Madinah. Whether you land in Jeddah first or Madinah, you’ll need some of way of travelling between the cities. Thankfully, there are multiple ways of transferring between the two holy cities, each with their pros…
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What to Expect at Umrah during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Last Updated: Feb 25, 2022 I just returned from a 2 week trip to Makkah and Madinah and wanted to share my personal experience. This article is an information dump of everything I experienced, learned and observed during my trip. What to Expect Overall things went fairly smoothly. However, there are restrictions in place and…
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Top 5 hotels to stay in for Umrah
Makkah Towers This hotel is a personal favorite. It is located right beside the iconic Clock Tower. It is definitely a bit older than some of the other hotels that have opened up in the area and it is evident with outdated rooms. However, the services are excellent and the breakfast (if you opt for…