Umrah is valid for children who have reached the age of discernment and for those who have not reached that age, but there are certain Umrah rules for children who travel to Makkah. Here’s what you should know about Umrah for kids, particularly about the ruling, intention, ihram and rituals.

Umrah for Children Below the Age of Discernment

For a child who has not reached the age of discernment (generally below 7 years):

• Parents should dress the child in the Ihram and form the intention of the Umrah on the child’s behalf.
• The intention should be that the child has entered the Ihram, and he will be performing the Umrah
• The guardian must ensure the child avoids all actions forbidden during Ihram.

Performing Tawaf and Sa‘i for a Child

• It is permissible for the guardian to carry the child during Tawaf and Sa‘i.
• The guardian should perform Tawaf first for himself, and then separately for the child.
• However, one Tawaf is sufficient for both if only one is performed.
• Similarly, one Sa‘i is acceptable for both the guardian and the child when the child is being carried.