The Umrah pilgrimage is often once in a lifetime opportunity for many pilgrims. Since it is an Ibadah that Muslims don’t practice on a regular basis, a lot of things are new and need to be learned before their undertaking. So, to facilitate the pilgrims arriving in Haramain through their Umrah packages from UK there are various apps that can be utilized. Some of them are developed by the Saudi Authorities themselves while others are third-party. Nonetheless, you can find every type of Umrah guide app.
Here are some of the top smartphone apps for Umrah.
Zia-e-Hajj and Umrah.
Offering a proper layout and guidelines to offer Umrah rituals, first-time Umrah travelers can greatly benefit from this app. Starting from the rituals of putting on your Ihram clothes to the last rituals of the Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage, the Zia-e-Hajj and Umrah app offers step-by-step guidance.
Therefore, acting as your teacher and/or Imam guides you throughout the process to offer the Umrah and Hajj rituals in a way they are intended to be completed by the believers and avoid all the common mistakes.
Zia-e-Hajj and Umrah app also offers a Ziyarath travel guide for the places that you want to visit in Makkah and Madinah after the completion of your holy rituals.
Umrah & Hajj Guide
With a piece of comprehensive information related to all sorts of Hajj and Umrah obligations and performances, the Umrah & Hajj Guide app offers a complete guide for your pilgrimage travel. Prominently including things like;
- Fundamentals of Umrah; significance, rituals, prohibitions, etc.
- Description of Umrah & Hajj pilgrimage.
- Instructions for wearing Ihram and things to be mindful of in the state of Ihram.
- Supplications and Duas, etc.
Furthermore, the Hajj and Umrah destination map that is built into the app can also help you efficiently find the right places during the Hajj and not get lost.
Medina Explorer Pro Hajj and Umrah
When you are in Medina City, Medina Explorer Pro Hajj and Umrah is an app that must be installed on your phone. The distinctive thing about this app is that the GPS feature allows you to find the best places to visit in Medina in no time. Also, it offers live Medina channel streaming and not to mention, a complete guide to performing Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
Pocket Umrah
Pocket Umrah apps remain a comprehensive guide for Umrah that will equip you with the necessary knowledge required to offer the holy rituals without any mistakes. Also, it comes with a built-in prayer timing feature and a dedicated Umrah preparation section for first-time travelers.
Hajj Navigator
Hajj Navigator is quite beneficial in giving the pilgrims directions to Mina, Makkah, and Aziziya quite precisely (supported by Google Maps). Also, this app can be used to get to know the best accommodation options, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other medical facilities in the cities of Makkah and Aziziya. You can simply feed your location and destination in the app, and immediately tracking you down, it would find the best route and distance available to reach your desired destination.
So, these are some of the smartphone apps for Umrah that you should consider downloading before beginning your holy journey and making the trip much easy going and hassle-free. Especially, if you are traveling for the first time.