The word ”Umrah” in Arabic means to visit a “populated place” and rightly so, as millions of Muslims globally make their way to Saudi Arabia to perform the “minor” or “lesser” pilgrimage of Umrah. The Umrah pilgrimage is not compulsory, and unlike Hajj, it is not one of the five pillars of Islam. Yet, pilgrims globally embark on a journey of faith and devotion towards the holy city of Mecca. Umrah is a beloved sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), giving us a chance to cleanse our souls, renew our faith and gain closeness to the almighty.