The lesser-known pilgrimage “Umrah” is not an obligatory pilgrimage like Hajj. It does not have time specifications you can perform Umrah throughout the whole year. Annually millions of Muslims travel to KSA to carry out their religious duty. The time to perform Umrah varies, it may take a few hours to a month to complete it. The time to perform Umrah varies depending on many factors such as your personal preferences, umrah package, and travel plan. The duration of stay in Umrah packages starts from 7 days. You can stay in the House of Allah and be the guest of Allah Ta’ala for 90 days.
Whether you want to travel to Umrah on your own or through some travel agency, you have to stay there for at least 7 days. Our travel agency in the Cheap Umrah Packages UK and these Umrah packages start from a 7-night stay and go to 14 14-night stay. You can choose according to your budget and your availability. This step-by-step guide will lead you through the complete Umrah procedure, including thorough information on each stage and the time required.
Umrah preparation and planning
Before starting your Umrah trip you must meticulously plan everything to avoid last-minute hassle. Your Umrah travel journey begins when you first thought about performing Umrah. You have to go through a series of steps to perform Umrah.
- Travel Arrangements
Firstly, make all the travel arrangements beforehand if you are traveling on your own without booking with a travel agency. But if you are planning to book an Umrah package, try to book in advance to avoid delays and last-minute logistical problems. Travel arrangements influence the duration of your Umrah. Sometimes booking flights can take more time resulting in a delay in your expected travel. Try to book your flights and accommodation far in advance to avoid unexpected delays and to secure your desired hotels on your desired dates.
- Umrah Process:
Let’s talk about the Umrah rites starting from;
- Ihram
Ihram is two plain white sheets of clothes for men and modest attire for women to perform Umrah. When a person wears an ihram it means he has entered a state of purity and must avoid the prohibited actions and behaviors. Pilgrims can wear Ihram before departing from their hometown or at Miqat before entering Makkah. After wearing Ihram do a niyyah for Umrah and read talbiyah. This whole process of wearing Ihram may take up to 30 to 60 minutes. This time varies from pilgrim to pilgrim.
- Arrival in Makkah
After arriving in Makkah you will perform Umrah rites such as Tawaf, sai, etc to complete Umrah. You can rest in your hotel if your Tawaf is scheduled late after arriving in Makkah. But if your Umrah is scheduled do not get late and rush to Kaaba to perform Tawaf. It is advisable to rest for some time before starting the Umrah rites.
- Tawaf
During Tawaf, pilgrims take 7 counterclockwise rounds around the Kaaba (House of Allah) reciting Duas, starting from the (Hajar e Aswad) Black stone. Pilgrims can perform Tawaf barefoot or they can use a wheelchair if needed. The time of Tawaf differs depending on many factors such as rush hour etc. Tawaf may take 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on peak season and the number of pilgrims.
- Sai
Sai is a 7 time walk between the hills of Safa and Marwah. This Umrah rite is done in remembrance of Hazrat Hajra’s search for water for his son. During Sai, the pilgrim starts from Safa Hill walks towards the Marwah, and repeats the whole process seven times. Sai takes about 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the crowd situation and your walking speed. The whole process can take longer than this.
- Halq and Taqsir
Halq and Taqsir mark the completion of Umrah rites. After Sai male pilgrims shave their heads and female pilgrims cut a few inches of their hair. This rite takes 5 to ten minutes as pilgrims can cut or shave their own head hair.
Post Umrah Activities
After completing all Umrah rites, it is your choice whether you want to stay in Makkah for;
Extra Ibadat: Spend extra time praying or reflecting at the Masjid al-Haram. This time allows you to enhance your spiritual experience and seek additional blessings.
Exploration: If your advance and premium Umrah Packages 2025 allow it, consider visiting other religious sites or surrounding cities. This exploration can improve your pilgrimage experience and you can visit new places. Time for post Umrah activities varies from a few hours or several days, depending on the number of days covered in your Affordable Umrah Packages and availability.
Total estimated time for Umrah
If we roughly estimate the Umrah time after entering the state of Ihram to depart from Saudi Arabia, it takes about 5 to 9 hours to complete Umrah. But this time varies depending on many factors such as;
Umrah Package
As we know no Umrah Travel agency offers Affordable Umrah Packages for less than 7 days. So you have to stay in Saudi Arabia for at least 7 days. If you are traveling with your group that can also influence your duration of stay or Umrah time in Saudi Arabia. You have to plan and stay according to the pre-decided Umrah travel itinerary.
Crowds during peak season
During rush hours or crowd situations performing Umrah rites can be daunting. It may take more time than expected. So plan accordingly to avoid crowds and make the most use of your time.
Umrah Visa restrictions
Some countries may face restrictions on the duration of stay on an Umrah visa. This time restriction also impacts your Umrah time.
Conclusion
Whether you complete your Umrah in a day or a month, is your personal choice. Carefully examine everything and choose what suits your preferences and budget. No matter if you stay for a day or more, just remember, that the most important thing is to perform Umrah with a genuine heart and a desire to connect with Allah.
