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ʿum⋅rah

[uhm-ruh]
–noun Islam.
the pilgrimage, consisting of rituals performed at various shrines, made by a Muslim upon entering Mecca: often part of the hajj.
Also, ʿumra.
Also called lesser pilgrimage.


Origin:
< Ar: lit., visit
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