'umrah

'umrah
/um"reuh/, n. Islam.
the pilgrimage, consisting of rituals performed at various shrines, made by a Muslim upon entering Mecca: often part of the hajj.
Also, 'umra. Also called lesser pilgrimage.
[ < Ar: lit., visit]

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