When I told people I wanted to go for Umrah with a baby they had a funny look, primarily because of when I wanted to go. My daughter would have been three months old. I think this might have been a little too ambitious for me considering that we had just travelled to three different countries by the time she was three months. So we pushed back our plans on performing Umrah with a newborn …
Umrah Suspension – The Complete list of Countries
Currently, the Saudi border is closed until further notice. Hajj this year will be available only for residents. We have no information of when will Umrah start again. It was announced today and that Umrah will be stopped for people on Umrah visas and tourist visas for those who want to visit the two Holy cities of Makkah and Medinah. Here is the announcement from the Ministry of …
My Experience Performing Umrah On a Tourist Visa 2020
By far, one of the most frequently asked questions is about whether it is OK performing Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa. We have had thousands of people actually go for Umrah using the new tourist visa for Saudi Arabia. Still, I know that many of you want the first-hand experience I had with it. First, make sure you read about the Saudi tourist visa here. Under the visa …
Can You Get an Umrah Visa After Ramadan 2020?
After many years, the question of "Can I go for Umrah After Ramadan" is always a regular one. Now with the tourist visa available to some 49 countries for Saudi Arabia things have changed dramatically when it comes going for Umrah after Ramadan and before or after Hajj. When Can you do Umrah It is important to distinguish two things when we talk about when can you go for …
How to use the Train from Makkah to Medinah (Updated 2020)
The new high-speed Haramain train is on. Here is how to use the train from Makkah to Medinah and vice versa and other general information before you board! First I have to say I am super excited because train travel is my actual favourite way to explore a country. There are few options for you to get from Makkah to Medinah for Umrah and we cover all of them …
Great Halal Holiday Deals During Easter School Break
Time flies, and it is almost time for the Easter school break which is perfect for a halal holiday with the family since it is two weeks long and you can do plenty of exploring during that time. This year it also falls just before Ramadan, so spending some quality time with the family and recharging before the Holy month is a great option too. I have put together several Easter school …