1.2. Who Can Perform Umrah? Your Eligibility Guide 👤

1.2. Who Can Perform Umrah? Your Eligibility Guide 👤

Umrah is open to all Muslims who meet specific requirements and obtain the necessary travel documents.

General Eligibility:

  • Muslim Faith: You must be a Muslim to enter the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and perform Umrah.

  • Sound Mind & Maturity: Pilgrims should be of sound mind and have reached the age of puberty.

  • Physical & Financial Ability: While not compulsory, it's advised to be physically able to perform the rituals and financially able to cover your travel and living expenses without hardship.

Age and Gender Considerations:

  • Children: 👶 Children can accompany their parents or guardians. While they aren't religiously obligated, guardians can perform the rituals on their behalf. Specific visa rules for children may apply.

  • Women: 👩‍🦳 Recent Saudi regulations have made it easier for women to perform Umrah.

    • Women of any age can now perform Umrah without a Mahram (male guardian) when traveling with an organized group or if they are over 18 years old and traveling independently.

For the latest information, always check with Travelwings, as rules can occasionally be updated by the Saudi authorities.

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