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Called by many as the lesser pilgrimage or the minor pilgrimage, Umrah is undertaken by numerous Muslims residing in different parts of the world to get rewarded spiritually. Hajj, the major pilgrimage, is obligatory for all Muslims and is among the five pillars of Islam. Although the lesser pilgrimage is not compulsory, it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and has a special significance. The major pilgrimage is performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, but Umrah can be performed at any time of the year. As it involves a lesser number of rituals, the minor pilgrimage can be accomplished within a few hours. In order to perform the lesser pilgrimage, the Muslims have to embark on a journey from their place of residence to the holy city of Makkah, which is located in Saudi Arabia. This journey is considerably longer for Muslims residing in the United Kingdom. They have to be prepared for the journey and need to have the required finances to fulfil their sac...