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Below is an example of the 'DIY Umrah Backpacker' cost, totaling below MYR 6,000 per person for a group of 3. The itinerary is designed to strike a balance between religious activities, exploration, and personal reflection, making it ideal for a backpacker's Umrah trip. Feel free to adjust the itinerary based on personal preferences and available time.
**Applicable For Malaysian (i.e. Visa & Medical Insurance Requirements)
Itinerary : Madinah
Day 1:
- Arrive in Medina
- Check into your accommodation
- Visit the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi)
- Spend time in the Rawdah (Riyadh al-Jannah)
- Perform Maghrib and Isha prayers in the Prophet's Mosque
- Explore the streets around the mosque and enjoy local cuisine
Day 2:
- Perform Fajr prayer in the Prophet's Mosque
- Visit Quba Mosque, the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
- Have breakfast at a local restaurant
- Visit the Uhud Battlefield and the graves of the martyrs
- Return to the Prophet's Mosque for Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers
- Spend the evening in the Prophet's Mosque or exploring the city
Day 3:
- Perform Fajr prayer in the Prophet's Mosque
- Spend your last day visiting the Prophet's Mosque and bidding farewell to the city of Medina
- Check out of your accommodation
- Depart for Mecca ( and stop at Bir Ali for miqat)
Itinerary : Makkah
Day 4:
- Arrive in Mecca
- Perform Umrah (Tawaf and Sa'i)
- Check into your accommodation
- Perform Maghrib and Isha prayers in the Haram
- Spend time in the Haram, making dua and supplicating
Day 5:
- Perform Fajr prayer in the Haram
- Attend a lecture or religious talk in Mecca (if available)
- Explore the streets around the Haram and shop for souvenirs
- Perform Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers in the Haram
- Spend the evening in worship and reflection
Day 6:
- Perform Fajr prayer in the Haram
- Visit the Kaaba and perform Tawaf
- Have breakfast at a local restaurant
- Visit Mount Safa and Mount Marwah
- Perform Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers in the Haram
- Spend the evening in the Haram, engaging in prayers and remembrance
Day 7:
- Perform Fajr prayer in the Haram
- Visit other significant sites in Mecca, such as Jabal al-Nour (the Cave of Hira) if time permits
- Spend the day in worship and reflection
- Perform Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers in the Haram
- Last minute shopping or sightseeing around Mecca
Day 8:
- Perform Fajr prayer in the Haram
- Bid farewell to the holy city of Mecca
- Check out of your accommodation
- Departure from Mecca
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