Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Ihraam

एहराम

said eh-raam

also written: Ihram,Ehraam

Meaning

The state of ritual consecration for Hajj or Umrah, and the seamless white garments worn in it.

Literally: making sacred, prohibiting

Related words

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, obligatory once for every able Muslim.

The lesser, non-obligatory pilgrimage to Mecca, performable at any time of year.

The circumambulation of the Kaaba seven times performed during Hajj and Umrah.