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Visas, Miqat, Ihram, Rawdah permits, transport, Ziyarat and more — everything for your Umrah.

Complete guides

Our in-depth pillar guides — start here, then dive into the detailed articles below.

Hotels Near Masjid an-Nabawi: The Complete Guide Pillar guide Hotels Near Masjid al-Haram in Makkah: The Complete Guide Pillar guide Umrah Guide: How to Perform Umrah, Step by Step Pillar guide Umrah Transport Guide: Jeddah, Makkah & Madinah Pillar guide Ziyarat Guide: Sacred Sites in Madinah & Makkah Pillar guide

Before you go

Umrah Visa Guide → Miqat Points & Entering Ihram → Ihram Rules — Do's and Don'ts → What to Pack for Umrah → First-Time Umrah from Pakistan → Using the Nusuk App →

Planning your trip

Best Time to Visit Madinah for Umrah → Madinah Weather by Month → Umrah Step-by-Step Guide → How Much Does Umrah Cost? →

Compare & decide

Makkah or Madinah First? Planning Your Route → Haramain Train vs Private Car → Best Area to Stay in Makkah → Best Area to Stay in Madinah →

At Masjid an-Nabawi

Gates of Masjid Nabawi, Explained → Rawdah Access & Nusuk Permits → Women's Prayer Areas Guide → Walking Distances: Hotel to Haram → Prayer Times in Madinah → Makkah Areas Explained →

Hotels & booking

Ramadan Hotel Guide → Hotels During Hajj Season → Hotels for Families → Hotels for Wheelchair Users → Hotels for Elderly Pilgrims → Umrah in Ramadan: Complete Guide → Hotel Prices During Hajj Season → Cheapest Time for Umrah →

Getting around

Madinah Airport Guide → Madinah Taxi & Uber Guide → Haramain High-Speed Train → Makkah ⇄ Madinah Transfers → Jeddah Airport Guide →

Practical essentials

SIM Cards & eSIMs in Saudi Arabia → Currency Exchange & Cards → Kids' Facilities in Madinah → Pharmacies & Clinics Near the Haram →

Food, shopping & Ziyarat

Restaurants Near the Haram → Shopping Near the Haram → Ziyarat in Madinah: One-Day Itinerary → Masjid Quba Guide → Mount Uhud & the Martyrs →