Umrah, known as the lesser pilgrimage, can be performed at any time of the year. Unlike Hajj, it is not obligatory but highly recommended. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'Umrah to Umrah is expiation for what is between them.'
The rituals include: Ihram from the meeqat, Tawaf around the Ka'bah (7 circuits), two raka'at at Maqam Ibrahim, Sa'i between Safa and Marwa, and shaving or trimming the hair (for men) / cutting a small portion (for women).
Performed with sincerity and devotion, Umrah purifies the soul and brings countless blessings.