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Ideal Duration for Umrah: Planning the Right Number of Days for Your Trip

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In 2025, Saudi Arabia introduced a new update in the Nusuk app which was designed in the earliest 2022, shifting from the names like Eatmarna (which helped pilgrims explore locations and sites during their visit to the new city), the service is now unified under the name Nusuk. With access to these portals, pilgrims can apply for online visa processing, select and book their preferred accommodations, transportation, and additional services including guides. Moreover, it helps pilgrims to schedule time slots for rituals like Tawaf and Sa’i. With help of this new platform pilgrims can track over the crowd situation in the holy sites and accordingly plan for their visit. 


If you are planning to perform this sacred journey and want to explore more of it at a reasonable budget then Cheap Umrah packages are ideally designed for you to make this pilgrimage comfortable and affordable at the same time. 


In order to experience an ideal Umrah journey, plan the right number of days for your trip with this guide post to make your religious goals achieved in a righteous order. 

Recommended Time Frames for Umrah 

Traveler Type

Suggested Duration

Highlights

First-time pilgrims

7–10 days

More time for acclimatization and spiritual immersion

Repeat pilgrims

5–7 days

Focused on rituals and fewer visiting activities

Elderly travelers

7–10 days

Slower performance , rest days included

Families with kids

5–7 days

Balance of rituals and Kids activities

Short-term visitors

3–5 days

Quick Umrah without Madinah visit

Breakdown within the Days for an Ideal Sacred Journey 

Planning for your sacred pilgrimage requires a well structured breakdown of the rituals and days that guarantees in performing holy rituals peacefully. With help of a perfect draft pilgrims can experience a meaningful exploration of the holy city. If you have decided to perform Umrah journey this year and want to experience it with exclusivity then go through special Umrah Packages designed by Dua Travels for pilgrims to fulfil their religious goals. 

Day 1 – Arrival in Jeddah / Makkah

  • Arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah) 
  • You can also experience a direct arrival in Makkah (depending on flight route)
  • Transfer to hotel and check-in
  • Perform Tawaf al-Qudoom (optional) 


Tip: Make sure that your app is downloaded and active to experience the journey with comfort and exclusive guidance. 

Day 2 Full Day in Makkah | Performing Umrah Rituals

The second day of your sacred trip is highly significant and basic as it’s the time when you will perform the Umrah rituals to fulfill the motive of your pilgrimage. After spending a peaceful first night in Makkah , pilgrims will begin the day with Fajr Salah at the Holy mosque, setting a sacred journey of hope for what’s to come. Following this, pilgrims will enter into Ihram state , and afterwards they will perform their rest of the rituals in a proper sequence. If you are not familiar with the step by step practices then make sure to hire an expert guide who helps you achieve the completion of your journey with peace and fulfilment. 


  • Enter into Ihram from Miqat 
  • Perform Umrah rituals
  • Tawaf
  • Wudu and prayer after Tawaf
  • Sa’i event 
  • Halq (shaving head)
  • Qasr (trimming hair) 
  • Rak’ah after completion of Umrah (optional) 


In optional activities pilgrims can perform ziyarats and visit the historically rich islamic sites for extra informative trips. 

Day 3 – Stay in Makkah

Make sure to wear modest and comfortable clothes and carry reusable water bottles with you to make your ziyarats and walk in the holy city comfortable and memorable. If you are a first time performer and are not sure about the steps during rituals or the holy sites then it is suggested to select Umrah packages with guided tours so that you experience the best of your journey with in-depth information of the sites and history related to past era of the Islamic heritage. 


  • Attend prayers in the Holy Mosque 
  • Recite Quran, offer personal duas 
  • Perform Ziyarats 

Ziyarat visit can include, 

  • Jabal al-Noor 
  • Site of the Cave of Hira 
  • Jabal Thawr (PBUH took refuge during Hijrah)

Day 4 Migrating Towards Madinah 

After completion of your Umrah journey in Makkah now is the time to move towards Madinah. 

  • Travel with Saudi Railways Organization, Haramain Train or private transport
  • Check into your hotel. 

Just like Makkah, this sacred city also offers various historical sites for ziyarats. Pilgrims are advised to visit these holy sites and recite Quranic verses and Rak’ahs to achieve countless blessings and rewards. 

Day 5 – Full Day in Madinah 

Ziyarat sites to explore, 

  • The Prophet’s Tomb (Rawdah area) 
  • Quba Mosque 
  • Masjid Qiblatain 
  • Jannat al-Baqi 
  • Visit Mount Uhud 
  • Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery 

By visiting these historical sites pilgrims can explore the historical significance of Islam and the hardships people suffered back in time. 

Day 6 – Return to Makkah or Departure

  • Before the departure from the Holy city, make sincere prayers and duas in both prestigious mosques and ask for their guidance. 
  • If returning to Makkah, check into hotel and rest

Day 7 Optional Rest or Farewell Tawaf 

Attend prayers in Masjid al-Haram

  • Perform Tawaf al-Wida’ 
  • If you want to shop for souvenirs you can during this period 
  • Zamzam water collection
  • Departure to the airport for return flight

Final Words 

If you are planning to perform Umrah journey this year and want to explore most of your journey with comfort and reliability then it is essential to select the right package with an authentic travel operator. For pilgrims who can’t bear the intense heat of Saudi Arabia can select December Umrah packages that offer a wonderful exploration of the Holy city with pleasant weather. Planning for the ideal journey with perfect time division is very important, for which this guide is going to be really helpful and convenient in performing the rituals accordingly. 

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