Umrah is a great act of worship but is not an obligation (Farz) but a tradition which is almost compulsory for those who have the means.

The rewards and virtues of performing Umrah are many, The Prophet (sallaho alaihi wassallam) mentioned is a hadith; “Between one Umrah and another is an expiration of sins”.

Performing Umrah in the month of Ramadan has a special significance, The Prophet (sallaho alaihi wassallam) said, “Whoever performs Umrah in Ramadan, receives the reward like one who performs Hajj with me.”

Umrah can be performed at any time of the year and usually takes about 3 hours to perform under normal circumstances. During the off-season Makkah and Madinah are relatively quiet, allowing you to carry out your worship in a relaxed manner.