5.4. Specific Guidance for Women Pilgrims
Umrah is a blessed journey for women, and while rules have eased, here are some specific points to ensure comfort and ease:
Mahram Requirement: As mentioned, women over 18 can typically travel independently for Umrah. If traveling with an organized group, a Mahram is generally not strictly required by Saudi authorities now. Always confirm the latest regulations with Travelwings.
Dress Code for Ihram: Wear modest, loose-fitting clothes. No stitched gloves or face veil (Niqab) are allowed. Your headscarf must cover all your hair.
Dress Code Outside Ihram: Consistently wear an Abaya and a headscarf in public.
Rawdah Access (Madinah): Access to the Rawdah (in Masjid an-Nabawi) has specific, separate timings for women due to its sacredness and limited space. Follow the instructions of the mosque staff and your group leader regarding entry times and procedures. Patience is key.
Menstruation (Hayd):
If menstruation begins before Ihram, you cannot make the intention for Umrah until you are purified.
If it begins during Ihram, you can continue with Ihram but cannot perform Tawaf. You must wait until you are pure to perform Tawaf. You can still perform Sa'i.
It is permissible to take medication to delay menstruation, consult your doctor beforehand.
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