Assalamwalekum, my dear sisters and brothers, Hajj is compulsory for those who are financially strong. In Islam, the five pillars are the core beliefs and practices of Islam. These are

1. “There is only one God, Allah, and He is the only one to be worshipped. Muhammad SAW is the messenger of God. ” Is the thing on which Islam is based. Kalama Shadada.
2. Prayer that is five times salah
3. Alms paying zakat
4. Fasting in the month of Ramazan
5. Pilgrimage Hajj

Here, let us know more about performing Hajj. Many people asked, Is hajj compulsory after Umrah? As we all know, Hajj is a fard in Islam, but it also depends on the fact that one is capable of performing it, which means being financially strong. But for one who is not financially strong and can only perform Umrah, the expense of performing Umrah is less than performing Hajj. But he has had enough, he has to perform Hajj.

Is Hajj Compulsory After Umrah?

There are believe of many people that if one performs Umrah, it becomes obligatory for him or her to perform Hajj. This is not true.

Performing Umrah is subject to the rules and regulations that are implemented by the Saudi Government. The latest News regarding Umrah is that the government of Saudi Arabia announced that Umrah is allowed and pilgrims are to enter from the international airports in the country. Before, pilgrims were only allowed to land and depart from the country from Jeddah and Madina.

The age requirement for Umrah is 5 years however, children should be accompanied by their parents and should have a certificate stating that they have not come in contact with COVID-19.

If you want to perform an Umrah Umrah Visa is required.

Foreign pilgrims may apply for either the Umrah visa or the Umrah e-visa to embark on the religious journey.

Difference Between Hajj And Umrah

1. When we talk about the hajj, we know it is one of the pillars of Islam but in the case of Umrah it is not in the pillars of Islam but for Allah’s blessings and mercy, it is performed.
2. Umrah can be performed at any time of year, but Hajj is performed only in the month of Dhul Hijra.
3. In Umrah, Tawaf and Sa’l are performed (Tawaf is walking in an anti-clockwise direction around the Kaaba seven times, starting and ending at Hajre Aswad, whereas Sa’l is running between Saafa and Marwa). During Hajj, pilgrims go to Mina, Arafah, and Muzdalifah. Stoning of Shaitan and undertaking their Sacrifice (Qurbani) was also done. Hajj is a longer than Umrah.

Hajj packages from India

According to the Hajj Committee of India, the package for the Indian hajj has increased to 399,500, Private hajj tour operators charge more than this, around 600,000 or more Indian rupees.

Registration for Hajj

The Hajj and Umrah ministry is now thinking of providing an affordable Hajj package for Hajis next year. The package can easily be paid in full or in installments as a person wants.

Saudi Hajj and Umrah ministry announced that the pilgrims are scheduled to arrive in the kingdom.

The Saudi government has yet to release registration requirements for the Hajj. There is no age limit for the Hajj. All can perform the hajj, even those above 65 years of age, but they must have the required vaccination.

Which Months are the Umrah Closed?

The 30 of Shawwal will be the last date you can go for Umrah, approximately 4 weeks before the actual Arafat day. They will then open 4 weeks later, 20th of July.

Umrah Vaccination Requirement?

Umrah vaccine requirements- The Saudi government restricts pilgrims from performing the Umrah without proof of vaccination upon arrival in the country.

The approved vaccines are:

Moderna
Pfizer/BioNTech
Janssen
Oxford/AstraZeneca
For Umrah visa holders vaccinated with vaccines other than the ones mentioned above, quarantine may be mandatory.

Apart from the above-mentioned vaccine, there are a few other vaccines that are required by the Saudi government.

Yellow Fever vaccine, Meningococcal Meningitis vaccine, Polio vaccine, and Seasonal Flu Shot.

Saudi Arabia Bans Residents From Entering Mecca Without A Permit

According to the Saudi Government rules, residents from Mecca are banned from entering Mecca without a permit. As the Hajj season approaches, the General Directorate of Public Security stops entry into the capital. If the resident wants to enter the Mekka,h they must obtain a permit from the authority.

Warning From Saudi Arabia For Pilgrims Entering The Kingdom Saudi Arabia issued a warning or tips, and guidelines for Hajj pilgrims entering the kingdom. These guidelines are available on the Saudi government websites.

Saudi rules are strict regarding vaccines; vaccination is compulsory before entering the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and you must take all the related documents for the vaccination.

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Umrah is a pilgrimage to Mecca, and you can visit Mecca for Umrah at any time of the year. You can combine Umrah with Hajj, which is called Umrat al Tammatu, or you can do Hajj independently, which is called al-Umrat al mufradah.

Hajj becomes obligatory for those who have the capabilities and resources enough to perform Hajj, but in case the person is not financially strong enough to perform Hajj Umrah, it is not obligatory for that person to perform Hajj.

How Long Is Umrah Closed After Hajj?

Umrah is a minor Hajj, and the best time to perform Umrah is during the month of Ramadan, or you can perform Hajj at any time of the year except during the time of Hajj.