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How to Register for I’tikaf During Ramadan Umrah in 2025?
16 December 2024
Hajj and Umrah are the two most important worships in Islam. While Hajj is the 5th pillar of Islam and obligatory for every physically and financially able Muslim, Umrah, on the other hand, is not obligatory and is done only for Allah’s pleasure and seeking His blessings. Unlike Hajj, which is performed on specific dates, Umrah can be performed year-round except on the days of the greater pilgrimage. However, most pilgrims prefer to go for Umrah during Ramadan due to the manifold blessings associated with this holy month.
One of the most attractive features of performing Umrah in Ramadan is doing I’tikaf. This worship is the act of staying in the mosque for the last ten days of Ramadan and comes with huge rewards. However, when a Muslim does this in Masjid Al Haram or the Prophet’s Mosque, the rewards are multiplied by millions. It is the best way to get close to Allah Almighty and ask for whatever a Muslim needs.
When planning I’tikaf in the holy mosques in Makkah and Medina, you have to plan it properly. This is why it is important to book all-inclusive Ramadan Umrah packages well before the arrival of the holy month so you can have everything ready and be fully prepared at the time of registration. Other than a visa, Ramadan Umrah packages also provide flights, hotel bookings, meals, and on-ground transportation.
This guide explains how to register for I’tikaf in Masjid Al Haram and Masjid e Nabwi during Ramadan.
The registration process is quite easy, and it won’t take more than one hour. However, make sure that you have all the documents ready and that you are using a fast-speed internet connection for completing the booking process.
Let’s go through the steps you need to perform for booking I’tikaf.
If you are planning to do I’tikaf or go for a full month of Ramadan Umrah, make sure you book an all-inclusive Umrah deal before making plans. You will be in a mosque for only 10 days; the rest of the time you will stay in a hotel. Travelling with a package is a hassle-free option as you don’t have to worry about anything during the crowded month of Ramadan.
For the ease of pilgrims aspiring to do I’tikaf, the authorities in Masjid Al Haram have increased the slots from 3000 to 6000. Registration opens after the 1st week of Ramadan, so make sure you book your slot as soon as possible. In the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, around 4000 people observed I’tikaf in 2024.
Doing I’tikaf in the holy mosques of Makkah and Medina may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So, it is better to make sure that you are fully prepared and have an idea about things that can break your I’tikaf.
Iftar and Suhoor meals are provided to all the people doing I’tikaf in Masjid Al Haram and the Prophet’s Mosque. These meals are good enough to provide you with a healthy diet and keep you going during the fast. However, if you want something extra, keep some snacks with you when you enter the mosque. You can go for dates, chocolates, or other high-energy foods that don’t upset the stomach. Avoid eating processed foods like chips and cookies as they may upset your stomach.
As we know, I’tikaf is performed in the last Ashra of Ramadan. These ten days are marked with the most important and holiest events for a Muslim. Firstly, the last Ashra is referred to as Nijat or Safety from Hell. This is the time when Allah especially grants praying Muslims safety from hell. There is even a special prayer for this Ashra, which translates to English as “Allah, save me from the fire of hell.”
Laila tul Qadr, the Night of Power, also falls on one of the 5 odd nights of the last Ashra. This night, also known as the Night of Blessings and Forgiveness, angels come down to earth and grant every wish of Muslims upon the order of Allah. The Holy Quran was also revealed during this night, and there is even a whole chapter in the Quran (Surah Al Qadr) dedicated to the importance of this night. It clearly explains that this one night is better than a thousand months. So, you can very well imagine the importance of this night for a true believer. Doing I’tikaf in Masjid Al Haram or Masjid e Nabwi is nothing short of a dream come true for pilgrims. They can pray their hearts out in front of Allah and ask for His blessings and mercy.
Other than the two things mentioned above, the last Ashra also witnesses the completion of the Holy Quran after the Taraweeh prayers. This is also one of the most blessed moments in the month of Ramadan, and Allah accepts all the prayers of the people present at that moment. The atmosphere in both holy mosques is incredible and humbling at the same time. Every Muslim tries to reap these rewards. For this purpose, the last 10 days Ramadan Umrah packages for 2025 are a convenient option.
There are no second thoughts on how sacred it is to perform I’tikaf in Ramadan. However, you still need to travel to Saudi Arabia, book flights and hotels, and take care of other things. For this purpose, Muslims Holy Travel can help you with its all-inclusive Ramadan Umrah packages. These deals come with all the essential facilities and make your Umrah trip much more comfortable.
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