Women's travel

Essential reading

• When can women visit the Rawdah in Madinah?

  With a Rawdah permit booked in the Nusuk app, women visit after Fajr until 11:00 am (9:00 am on Fridays) and after Isha until 2:00 am, according to the schedule announced on 20 October 2026. Times change for Ramadan and Hajj, so go by the slot on your permit.

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• What if my period starts before or during Umrah?

  This is common and planned for. Most scholars teach that tawaf requires ritual purity, so a woman usually waits until her period ends to do tawaf, while making du'a and other worship meanwhile. Ask your scholar about your situation, and build spare days into your trip.

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• What should women wear in ihram for Umrah?

  There is no special ihram garment for women. Women wear ordinary loose, modest clothing that covers the body, in any colour. Most scholars teach that in ihram a woman doesn't wear the face veil (niqab) or gloves; ask your scholar about the details of your school.

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• Can a woman perform Umrah without a mahram?

  Saudi regulations allow it: the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says a mahram is not required for women performing Umrah. Scholars hold different views on travelling without a mahram, so many women choose a trusted group — and many ask their own scholar first.

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