Haj Tamattu'

Hajj al-Tamattu (Arabic: حج التمتع) involves performing Umrah during the months of Hajj (the months being Shawwaal, Dhul Qadah and Dhul Hijjah), usually a few days before the Hajj is due to start, before carrying out the rites of Hajj when the pilgrimage begins.

The word “Tamattu” signifies enjoyment, due to the fact that a pilgrim has the added advantage of performing Hajj and Umrah in the same journey without having to return home, in addition to being able to enjoy the benefits of a regular life after leaving the state of Ihram following Umrah, unconstrained by prohibitions, until he enters into a state of Ihram once again for Hajj.