What is Umrah
In Arabic, the word Umrah is derived from I'timaar which means a visit. However, Umrah in islamic terminology, means paying a visit to Kaaba, performing tawaaf (circumambulation) around it, walking between safaa and Marwah seven times. A Performer of Umrah puts off his Ihram by having his hair shaved or cut. Umrah can be performed along with hajj and in other days as well.