Frequently Asked Questions About Umrah

How many times a year does Qalam go to umrah? What's the difference between each program?

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If I am not located in the U.S., can I still fulfill umrah with you?

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Which airport do you leave from? Are there connecting flights?

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Do women need a mahram in order to go to Saudi Arabia?

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What documents do I need? What else should I bring?

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What COVID-19 restrictions are in place?

  • You must be masked at all times and practice social distancing. Individual prayer rugs are not required. If you are not masked, you will face a fine of 10,000 riyals.

  • You must be fully vaccinated and boosted, including children.

  • You must have a negative PCR test within 72 hours of your departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

  • For the Kaaba, you must reserve a spot to pray in the Haram using the Eatmarna (أعتمرنا) app for every salah. The reservations open at 12:00pm every day.

  • You can only do umrah once every 15 days, also by reservation on the app. You will be given a 3 hour window to start and complete your umrah.

  • For the Rawdah, you can only pray and do ziyara once every 30 days. You must reserve a spot with another app. You have a 30 minute window within Masjid al-Nabawi, with 10 minutes in the Rawdah, socially distanced.

  • Masjid Quba is open 24/7. You may walk 1.7 miles there from Masjid Nabawi. Uhud is open as well.

  • Men may pray in Jannatul Baqee only when a janazah is proceeding there.

Why are seats limited?

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Is this why tickets are more expensive than previous years?

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