ʿumrah

or ʿum·ra

[ uhm-ruh ]

nounIslam.
  1. the pilgrimage, consisting of rituals performed at various shrines, made by a Muslim upon entering Mecca: often part of the hajj.

Origin of ʿumrah

1
<Arabic: literally, visit
  • Also called lesser pilgrimage.

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