People of Islamic culture and beliefs follow a lunar calendar of 12 months. Each month starts around the new moon and has varied cycles of …
Makkah & Madinah
10 Popular Places To Visit In Madinah During Umrah Pilgrimage
About 4 hours away from Makkah, Madinah is second holiest Islamic city for Muslims. The city is home to prominent ziyarats and culturally significant attractions. …
Kiswa Of Kaaba – The Holy Cloth That Adorns The House Of Allah
Kiswa of Kaaba refers to the ornately embroidered piece of cloth that is used for covering the Kaaba, the centre of Masjid-al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi …
Inside The Holy Kaaba – The House Of Allah
At the centre of Al-Haram mosque in Makkah, stands the most sacred building called the Kaaba. It is of great importance in Islamic culture. People …
Umrah Clothes For Men And Women: Tips To Choose Ideal, Comfy Clothes
The term ‘Umrah clothes’ is commonly understood as Ihram clothes. The sacred pilgrimage of Umrah involves entering the state of Ihram, which means ‘not to …
Tawaf Al-Umrah Guide: Meaning, Dua, Importance, Steps And Things To Avoid
Performing circumambulations of the holy Kaaba during Umrah is known as Tawaf. It is a compulsory ritual for all pilgrims aiming to perform Umrah successfully. …
Ihram For Women During Umrah: Attire, Rituals And Restrictions
While planning Umrah, one must understand its cultural values and virtues. In the Islamic culture, Ihram is one of the most important and initial stages …
10 Things To Do Before Umrah To Make It A Gratifying Spiritual Journey
Umrah is the sacred spiritual pilgrimage that Muslims undertake to the revered city of Makkah. Usually, pilgrims make a list of important things to do …
Ihram For Umrah Guide: Rites And Rituals For Men And Women
Ihram is the clothing worn during the holy pilgrimage of Umrah and Hajj. Literally, Ihram means to enter into a state of purity and prohibition …
Story Of Hajr-e-Aswad Or The Black Stone In Kaaba, Makkah
Situated in the eastern corner of the house of God, Kaaba – the Black Stone is known as Hajar al-Awad in Arabic. It is the …