Ziyarat Journeys: Visiting Sacred Islamic Places Beyond Hajj and Umrah
Every year, millions of Muslims around the globe travel to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah to perform the obligatory pilgrimage of Hajj or the lesser pilgrimage known as Umrah. These are pivotal moments in a believer’s life, filled with spirituality, reflection, and submission to Allah. But beyond the rites of Hajj and Umrah lies another deeply enriching spiritual experience — Ziyarat. Ziyarat refers…