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Planning your first Umrah: a calm, step by step guide

SKShodiya Karimova12 Mar 2026 · 8 min read

Before you travel

Start with documents. Check that your passport is valid for at least six months and that your visa is approved before you pay for flights.

Choosing a hotel

Distance to the Haram matters more than stars. Walking time, elevator wait and prayer-hall access shape every day of the trip.

The best hotel is the one you do not have to think about after check-in.

Daily rhythm

Plan around prayer times. Keep mornings free for Tawaf and leave rest between the obligatory prayers.

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Fajr 04:52 · Dhuhr 12:21 · Asr 15:48 · Maghrib 18:35 · Isha 20:01

Checklist

Passport, visa, vaccination card, insurance, a printed hotel voucher and a charged phone.

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