The minor pilgrimage or the Umrah is undertaken by Muslims during any part of the year. Unlike Hajj, there is no compulsion on Muslims to go for the Umrah in any specific duration. Performing the Umrah although, does not fulfill the obligation of Hajj, yet is similar to the major and an obligatory Islamic pilgrimage, and pilgrims have the choice of performing the Umrah separately or in combination with the Hajj.