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As well as the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which all Muslims are required to make at least once if they can afford to, the faithful can also make a lesser pilgrimage to Mecca, known as umra, at any time of the year.
CNN.com 2009
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Colorful Pilgrims: A few months ago a Muslim friend showed me photos from 'umra, a trip to Mecca's shrine at a non-hajj time of year.
Terry Kelhawk: American Pilgrims Of All Faiths Terry Kelhawk 2011
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Pingback: Prevention is better than cure …. (swine flu) [...] neighbouring India and Pakistanis travel to India and espacially to Saudi Arabia with the umra and Hajj season coming up there is a potential [...] 4 July 2009, 16: 51 pm
Global Voices in English » Saudi Arabia: Will Swine Flu Threaten Hajj? 2009
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Colorful Pilgrims: A few months ago a Muslim friend showed me photos from 'umra, a trip to Mecca's shrine at a non-hajj time of year.
Terry Kelhawk: American Pilgrims Of All Faiths Terry Kelhawk 2011
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We've been down south for the ninth annual umra uk.media.radio.archers barbecue.
Home again, home again, jiggity jig ... neil h 2006
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"It is well known that Allah excuses haj and umra to those who are genuinely unable to go for reasons of poverty or health."
The Satanic Verses Rushdie, Salman 1967
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Y: And complete the Hajj or 'umra in the service of Allah.
Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Abdullah Yusuf Ali 1902
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Mr. Sibat's odyssey through the Saudi justice system began in 2008, when he traveled to the kingdom to perform what is called an umra, or a minor pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca.
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Mr. Sibat's odyssey through the Saudi justice system began in 2008, when he traveled to the kingdom to perform what is called an umra, or a minor pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca.
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Masha allah ... good to hear this news, may allah accept his umra and all prayers. may allah bless him with good health and peace.
arabnews - frontpage 2010
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