umrah
1. A pilgrimage to Mecca that can be undertaken at any time of the year, as opposed to the Hajj which occurs during the Islamic calendar month of Dhul-Hijjah
Many Muslims perform the umrah as a spiritual journey to honor their faith.
Muitos muçulmanos realizam a umrah como uma jornada espiritual para honrar sua fé.
2. The lesser pilgrimage in Islam, consisting of circumambulation of the Kaaba and the ritual of Sa'y between Safa and Marwah
The umrah requires specific rituals and can be completed in a few hours.
A umrah requer rituais específicos e pode ser concluída em poucas horas.
Umrah is an important religious practice in Islam, distinct from the mandatory Hajj pilgrimage. In Brazil, where there is a growing Muslim population, particularly in São Paulo and other urban centers, the term umrah is used within Muslim communities. It represents a spiritual journey that is more flexible than Hajj, as it can be performed at any time and is not obligatory, though highly recommended.
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