Umrah with kids: what you need to know before the journey

After the Hajj, Umrah is regarded as one of the most significant pilgrimages for Muslims. It is a joyful spiritual trip. Pilgrims who desire to implore Allah to forgive their sins make the arduous trip to Makkah and Madinah. But taking part in the Hajj with kids is not an easy task. Infants and small children need special consideration and care first and foremost. It is difficult and time-consuming for pilgrims, especially female pilgrims, to focus on Allah while responding to the needs of the children. Here are some great ideas for making an Umrah pilgrimage spiritually enjoyable, even when doing so while travelling with kids. Muslims perform Umrah with

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throughout the year. It’s crucial to know what to pack, what precautions to take, and how to involve kids in the holy pilgrimage before you go to Makkah with the family. Some of the great ideas are following:

 


Educate Young kids about the Importance of Umrah:
One of the five pillars of Islam is the Umrah pilgrimage. Unlike the Hajj, which must be undertaken during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah, it is an optional pilgrimage that can be carried out at any time of the year. Muslims view the Umrah as a way to purify their souls and strengthen their religion.

Inform your kids about the significance of Umrah and its purpose before the journey.

Look for an Umrah package for children:
For families with kids, Umrah Companions offers October Umrah Packages that are especially created. These packages include airport pickup and drop-off, lodging, private transportation, complimentary breakfast, and the option to reserve one of our family-friendly excursions, among other services that are tailored to the needs of travelling families.

Age requirement for Umrah in 2023:
Children who have reached the maturity age, which is 7 years old, are permitted to do Umrah according to earlier regulations. Children under the age of seven may travel with their parents on this spiritual journey. According to the most recent declaration, in 2023, pilgrims 12 years of age and older would be able to do Umrah.

Vaccinate them:
When planning an Umrah with a baby who is 6 months old or younger, vaccination is a crucial factor. In this case, both parents and children must be current on their vaccines. It is recommended to choose the procedure weeks before the trip to deal with any resultant fevers (if they occur).

Clothes:
Children should have summer-appropriate attire on hand as well as warmer options for chilly nights. While wearing Ihram is not mandatory for children, it is a decent alternative to keep them cool and avoid attracting too much attention.

Fill a small bag with necessities:
It is advised that parents always have a bag of basic necessities with them, such as diapers, wipes, a tiny blanket, food, medicine, feeders, milk, toys, and more.

Make a safety plan:
Parents worry a lot about losing sight of their children in a crowded venue like a mosque or a public area. By developing a safety plan and making sure that everyone in the family is aware of it, parents may feel at peace, and a stressful situation can be averted.

Consider allowing children to wear identification wristbands that include their names, the names of their parents, the name of your hotel, and a phone number that can be reached in both English and Arabic.

Carry a pram with you:
You should bring a pram with you because you could have to wait at the airports in Jeddah and Madinah owing to transit, and you might become fatigued while waiting. You should use the sling rather than the pram if your child is under 2 years old and up to 36 months old.