All pilgrims are required to enter the state of Ihram for the sake of performing Umrah and Hajj. “Ihram” is the sacred state a pilgrim must enter after cleaning the body, wearing the prescribed clothes and making the intention, before crossing the `Miqat”. If any pilgrim tries to cross “Miqat ” without entering the state of Ihram, he has to pay a huge penalty. A person in the state of “Ihram” is known as “Muhrim ”. FJ Travels is a licensed travel agency and also provides Saudi Arab Visa services in Canada. Know more about updated Umrah Visa fees from Canada by visiting our website.

In order to perform Umrah and Hajj men are required to wear two-piece attire, which is also referred to as “Ihram”. According to Islamic rituals, one cannot start the holy journey of Mecca without entering into the state of “Ihram”. The state of “Ihram” also represents the unity between the Muslims. Whether a pilgrim is rich or a poor, the state of “Ihram” makes everyone stand equal. If you are living in Canada and planning to perform a spiritual journey of Umrah and Hajj, then you should contact FJ Travels. We provide affordable and the best Umrah and Hajj packages. We can also guide you to get an Umrah Visa from Canada.

Following are the certain rules while entering into the state of Ihram:-  

• The Pilgrims are required to be ready by cutting his nails, combing the hair, removing unwanted hair of the body, and trimming of beard and mustache.
• After that pilgrims should take the bath with the intention of entering into the state of purity i.e. “Ihram”.
• Then men are required to wear “Ihram” attire, which is the unstitched two-piece of white cloth known as “Izar” and “Rida”. However, women’s regular or ordinary clothes are considered as their “Ihram” garments. Although covering the face is prohibited for women, they need to cover their head with the scarf.

Umrah is the holy pilgrimage of the Muslims and can be taken at any time of the year. It is mandatory for all Muslims to perform this holy journey at least once during their life. It is a lesser from Hajj however similarly satisfying and illuminating experience. People perform this holy journey with the aim to receive forgiveness for all sins from God and to gain rewards from Allah. Both Umrah and Hajj are done by visiting the holy place Mecca, which is the city of Saudi Arabia. As per Islam, before leaving for the spiritual journey to Holy Land of Mecca and Medina, you have to clear the entirety of your liabilities and satisfy off the entirety of your obligations. And also, a person is bounded by Islam to compose a Will before he leaves to Umrah pilgrimage.

FJ tour and travels are one of the leading travel companies, which provides the best Umrah and Hajj packages for small groups to large groups.  And if you are planning to visit the holy place Mecca to perform Umrah, then you must try our services. We offer different kinds of Umrah packages, including our special 10 days Umrah package. From hotel booking to air ticket booking, we include everything in our packages. We will take care of your small to big needs so that you can keep your day free for you to perform the Umrah rituals patiently and without worry.

Here is the list of some essential items, which you must not forget to pack -:

1. An Umbrella
2. Towel
3. Alarm clock
4. Pair of socks
5. Nail cutter
6. Toilet tissues and pocket tissues
7. Basic medicines like painkillers and cough relief
8. A clean mat for prayer
9. Travel iron
10. Camera
11. Scissor
12. A knife for cutting fruits and other stuff.
13. One extra carry bag to bring gifts for your close ones.
14. It would be good to carry 2 or 3 packed juices with you.
15. 2 Empty glasses
16. Hand wash, sunscreen, washing detergent, shampoo and soap.

Following are some other tips on preparing for Umrah that can your journey into a memorable trip -:

• Recite the stanzas of Kuran while doing preparation or packing for the Umrah pilgrimage.
• One of the most significant activities before leaving for Umrah is to forgive your enemies and ask your family and friends for forgiveness.
• As you will be going to the most sacred place on the earth and if there you make wishes with a pure heart and good intentions, they will be definitely accepted by Allah. So, don’t forget to make the listing of wishes or duas for yourself and for your close ones.
• You can make your Umrah journey even more special by knowing about the history of the holy land of Mecca and Medina.
• Learn some Arabic phrases and numbers before leaving for Umrah.
• Know about the Ihram rules and don’t try to violate them, because this can lead you to pay a huge penalty.

If you are living in Toronto and intending to Umrah’s journey, you required to get an Umrah visa From the Saudi Arabia embassy which is in Ottawa. Umrah visa is valid for 16 to 28 days and in the vicinities of Jeddah, Mecca and Medina cities. And one more thing that the dates used on Saudi visas is based on the Hajri calendar, which is a Muslim calendar.

FJ Tour and Travelers are the approved and legal providers of Umrah and Hajj services for Canada. Our goal is to provide you best and affordable Umrah package with a visa. We give our services in Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Montreal, Chicago, Washington, and many more cities. We always try our best to improve our services and adjust our services as indicated by the need of the clients. We have offered complete information on our website to facilitate customers who wish to get Umrah visa from Toronto city of Canada.

Here is the list of all the documents you required to get Umrah Visa from Canada-

1. A filled visa application form.

2. Original passport with validity of 6 months with at least 2 pages adjacent to each other.

3. Two recent colored passport-sized photographs with a white background is required with the application form.

4. Applicants who are under 15 years old are required to submit the POLIO record.

5. Passport ought to be valid for at least half a year from the date of submission of the application form.

6. Women who are younger than 45 years and children should be accompanied by husband/father or any other male Maharam. They are not allowed to travel alone without a Maharam.

7. All the documents must attest to the legal authority in Ottawa before submission.

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