Halal Travel

Umrah and Hajj guides, halal-friendly destinations, and Muslim travel tips.

  • How to Perform Umrah

    Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage to Makkah, and it has four steps, always in this order: enter ihram, perform tawaf (seven circuits around the Kaaba), perform sa’i (seven lengths between the hills of Safa and Marwa), and then shave or trim your hair, which ends ihram. Unlike Hajj, Umrah can be performed at any time…