What is the average cost of performing Umrah in 2026/2027?

On average, a comfortable 10-to-14-day Umrah trip costs between $1,400 and $2,200 (SAR 5,250 – SAR 8,250 / PKR 380,000 – 580,000 / £1,150 – £1,650 / ₹115,000 – ₹180,000 / ৳145,000 – ৳340,000 / RM 6,200 – RM 8,800 / Rp 24.000.000 – Rp 33.000.000) per person for mid-range 4-star comfort, including return flights, hotels in Makkah and Madinah, Haramain train, Saudi visa, and food. Economy quad-sharing trips start from $900–$1,250, while luxury 5-star front-row stays range from $3,000 to $6,500+.

How does the Umrah cost calculator calculate total expenses?

Our algorithm synthesizes origin flight baselines, Makkah and Madinah nightly hotel rates adjusted by distance to the Haram courtyards, seasonal Islamic calendar multipliers, room-sharing capacity discounts, official Haramain train tariffs, daily food tiers, and mandatory visa fees.

What is the difference in cost between Hajj and Umrah?

Umrah is the minor pilgrimage that can be performed at any time of the year and costs between $1,000 and $3,500 on average. Hajj is the major obligatory pilgrimage performed exclusively during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah with fixed quotas, specialized Mina and Arafat camps, and official packages typically costing between $6,000 and $15,000+ per person.

What are the hidden costs of Umrah that pilgrims should budget for?

Common hidden costs include bank card foreign currency transaction fees (2.5%–4%), Saudi hotel VAT (15%) and municipality fees (2.5%), official airport Zamzam water packaging (SAR 12.50–15), Friday prayer taxi surge fares, laundry services, historical Ziyarah private taxi tours, and excess airline baggage fees.

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Dua at Multazam, Maqam Ibrahim & Hateem: Recommended Supplications

Reviewed by Islamic Education & Sunnah Verification CommitteePublished: August 19, 2026 • Updated: August 21, 2026 15 min read

Verified 2026/2027 Data• Holy Sanctuaries, Makkah & Madinah

Quick Answer & Key Summary

The Multazam (the wall between the Black Stone and the Kaaba door), Maqam Ibrahim, and the semi-circular Hateem (Hijr Ismail) are revered spiritual locations where supplications are answered.

Key Takeaways at a Glance

•The Multazam is the area of the Kaaba wall between the Black Stone corner and the Kaaba door.
•Praying inside the Hateem (Hijr Ismail) is spiritually equivalent to praying inside the Kaaba itself.
•After Tawaf, pray 2 Rak’ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim reciting Surah Al-Kafirun and Surah Al-Ikhlas.
•Avoid pushing, shoving, or causing distress to fellow pilgrims when approaching these sacred areas.
•Dua can be made in any language with sincere concentration and humility.

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Origin Country & Travel Season

Published Market Benchmark

Departure CountryCommon route: Karachi / Lahore / Islamabad → Jeddah / Madinah (Direct or Gulf transit)

Travel Period / SeasonModerate weather, steady pilgrim flow, standard baseline pricing.

Travelers & Nights Split

2 Person(s) · 14 Nights

Adults (12+ yr)

Children (2–11 yr)

Infants (<2 yr)

Total Trip Nights14 Nights

3 Nights (Weekend)10 Nights (Standard)14 Nights (2-Week)30 Nights (Extended)

🕋 Makkah Nights

🕌 Madinah Nights

Hotel Preference & Room Allocation

🕋 Makkah Hotel CategoryDistance: 450m – 900m or quick hotel shuttle

🕌 Madinah Hotel CategoryDistance: 300m – 700m (Southern / Western Central Area)

Room Configuration

Number of Rooms Required

(Rec: 1)

Transportation & Airfare

Ground & Intercity Transport300 km/h bullet train between Jeddah Airport, Makkah, and Madinah (2 hours 20 mins intercity). Modern, punctual, comfortable.

Airport Transfers (JED/MED)Makkah ↔ Madinah TransferZiyarah Historical Tours

Airfare Estimate per Adult (SAR)(~$493)

Food, Visa & Safety Contingency

Food & Dining Tier

Visa / Nusuk Fee (SAR/person)

Contingency Reserve Buffer

Estimated Total Budget2 pax · 14 nts

$4,063

≈ 15,235 SAR (1 SAR ≈ 0.267 USD)

Per Person$2,032

Daily Average$290/day

📊Expense Distribution7 Categories

Budget Split100%USD

Itemized Tariff Summary

✈️ Flights$987

🏨 Hotels (9M / 5M)$1,291

🚆 Local Transport & Transfers$237

🍽️ Food & Meals$635

📑 Visa, Insurance & Admin$283

🛍️ Shopping, SIM & Essentials$261

🛡️ Contingency Reserve (10%)$369

Calculation Transparency

Estimate based on 1 room(s), 2 adult(s), 14 nights during standard. Actual booking rates vary by dates, availability, and foreign transaction fees.

The Sunnah Prayer Behind Maqam Ibrahim

After completing all 7 rounds of Tawaf, walk toward Maqam Ibrahim reciting:

"Wattakhidhu min Maqami Ibrahima musalla" (And take the station of Abraham as a place of prayer - Quran 2:125).

Pray 2 short Rak'ahs:

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1st Rak'ah: Recite Surah Al-Fatihah followed by Surah Al-Kafirun (Chapter 109).
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2nd Rak'ah: Recite Surah Al-Fatihah followed by Surah Al-Ikhlas (Chapter 112).
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If the area immediately behind the Maqam is congested, you can pray these 2 Rak'ahs anywhere inside Masjid al-Haram.

Praying Inside the Hateem (Hijr Ismail)

The semi-circular marble wall attached to the Kaaba is known as the Hateem (or Hijr Ismail). Approximately 3 meters of this area was originally part of the Kaaba's interior foundation built by Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

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Praying Nafl prayers inside the Hateem carries the exact reward of praying inside the physical walls of the Kaaba.
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Entry into the Hateem is managed in organized queues by the Haram security forces outside compulsory prayer times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many authentic narrations from companions such as Ibn Abbas (RA) highlight that the Multazam is a place where sincere supplications are readily answered by Allah.