What Are the Differences Between Hajj and Umrah Accommodation? When Muslims prepare for Hajj or Umrah, two of the most significant pilgrimage journeys in Islam, one of the most critical aspects they consider is accommodation. Both pilgrimages take place in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, which are home to the Haramayn, the two sacred mosques: Al-Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah. For pilgrims, the convenience, proximity,...