In contrast to the hajj, which has definite dates according to the Islamic lunar calendar, the Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca that may be conducted at any time of year. The Arabic word ‘Umrah’ simply means to travel to a crowded area and best Umrah packages. Umrah is a subset of Hajj, an act of devotion undertaken by …

Traditionally we don’t think of wine to pair with Mexican food. Most people choose a beer or Margaritas instead. This to some extent strains from the fact that many people imagine Tex-Mex style meals when they think of Mexican cuisine. While Tex-Mex is similar, it’s a much more simplified version of traditional Mexican dishes. Developed and evolved in the southwestern …

I have had a fortunate life with a job that allowed me to travel around the world and experience different cultures. And with new cultures comes an introduction to new foods.  From Japanese sushi to Indian curries, many cultural cuisines have spread worldwide. But none less than Spanish tapas. No matter where I went, I could always find a restaurant, …

We want to introduce you to a new app that is focused on making it easy to enjoy destinations around the world introduced to you by people that are either living there or traveling there. Slide is a video travel app where people take short videos of their cool places where they live or travel to and share them with …

There is nothing better than wine tasting on the weekend. Wine tasting has now become a holiday tradition since it is so delightful. There are currently several wineries that provide stunning tasting rooms with vineyard views and wine-tasting dinners, as well as cellar and vineyard excursions. Then there is the beauty of wine. The perfect end to a long day …

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Texas sits at the crossroads of half a dozen cultures and has an incredible food scene to show for it. Tex-Mex is the state flagbearer, but as The Express News highlights, several staples ranging from pecan pie to chicken steak and corn dogs all call Texas their home. The shore provides plentiful seafood, agricultural kingdoms grain and cereal and, of course, the ranches …

Have you ever had one of those days where you need to get away from everything? Maybe it was terrible at work, or perhaps you’re just feeling stressed. Whatever it is, there will always be that time when everyone needs a vacation. No business trip is fun. You have to travel, the plane doesn’t offer enough legroom, the seats are …

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If a woman is menstruating whilst in ihram, she ought to continue to be in ihram till her `Umrah is complete. She can best carry out her tawaf for `Umrah while she “becomes pure”. TAKEAWAY: If a woman knows she will start menstruating during hajj days, she should plan her travel to accomodate a longer stay in Makkah so she …