Can You Wear Shoes During Umrah?

 Umrah pilgrimage is so life-changing for a person that it makes up for their sins and cleans their souls. First Half 3 Star Ramadan Umrah Package 2023 brings hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to Makkah every year for the holy rituals of minor pilgrimage.

Umrah rituals

Umrah has four steps: 

1. Assuming the state of Ihram.
2. Performing Tawaf of the Holy Kaabah.
3. Sayee of Safah and Marwah hills.
4. Halq/Taqsir.

The first and most important thing that every pilgrim must do is enter the state of Ihram. No one can do the religious rituals unless they are in the state of Ihram.

Even though most of the rules for Ihram are the same for both men and women, there are some differences. One of these things is about the shoes worn during Ihram.

Are shoes allowed in Ihram?

During Umrah, both men and women are allowed to wear shoes. But there are also some small things to think about.

1. Male pilgrims should never cover their ankles, heels, or insteps while in the state of Ihram. That's why it's best to choose a pair of soft, flat sandals. It's also against the rules to wear socks.
2. Women, on the other hand, are allowed to cover their feet during Ihram, so they can wear any kind of shoes.

Some general tips

• As a general rule, pilgrims should not buy new shoes for their holy trip. The reason for this is that a new pair of shoes needs to be broken in. This means that they need to be worn a lot before they get loose and soft. Instead, one should wear a clean and comfortable pair of shoes every day. If you don't have the right shoes for your holy journey, it's best to buy a pair a week ahead of time and wear them in.
• You should also bring a pair of trainers or sneakers that you can wear when you're not in Ihram, like when you're going for Ziyarath or travelling around the area.
• Because you'll be walking a lot during your umrah trip, choose shoes that are durable, light, and comfortable.
• You should bring at least two pairs of shoes. So that if one of them tears, you can still use the other one.
• Wear slip-on shoes because they are easy to put on and take off. On the other hand, shoes with laces would make you more likely to trip because the laces might come undone often.

Here are some things to think about when choosing shoes for the holy journey of umrah.