Hajj is an “obligatory” pilgrimage performed during the special days of Dhul Hijjah, while Umrah can be performed during any time of the year.The rituals of Hajj takes 5 days to complete,while Umrah is completed in a few hours only.

Although there is no prescribed age limit for performing Hajj and Umrah, it is subject to the discretion of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah,Saudi Arabia.

Mahram is the one with whom marriage is permanently unlawful. It is established by kinship, foster relationship and through marriage.However women who are 45 and above are allowed to perform Umrah without mahram if travelling in all women’s group.

The Grand Mosque is well-equipped for the physically challenged persons. It has escalators and ramps to enable wheelchairs to move easily from one level to another. Wheel-chairs are provided free of charge in the Grand Mosque but, if you need to ask someone to push your wheelchair, the pusher will charge for the service.