01AFTER SA’I
Complete Sa’i before the final step
The Umrah sequence moves from Tawaf to Sa’i and then to shaving or shortening the hair.
Sequence mattersThe seventh Sa’i passage ends at Marwah before the completion step.
UMRAH • PRACTICAL GUIDE
Hair Cutting After Umrah: Halq & Taqsir Guide
Understand the final step of Umrah after Sa'i: Halq or Taqsir, when it is done, practical planning, and what it means for leaving Ihram.
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Halq or Taqsir completes the core Umrah sequence after Tawaf and Sa'i
Keep this focused page in context with the full Umrah sequence: Ihram and Miqat → Tawaf → Sa'i → Halq or Taqsir.
WHAT TO KNOW
Practical guidance for pilgrims
02HALQ OR TAQSIR
Shave or shorten the hair according to applicable guidance
Nusuk states that men may shave the entire head or shorten it. Current official guidance for women describes shortening a small amount from the ends.
Personal details can varyUse qualified religious guidance for individual rulings.
03PLAN AHEAD
Know how you will complete the step
Official Saudi guidance identifies tahallul and barber-service locations around Masjid al-Haram; follow current signs and staff directions.
Safety firstUse appropriate services and maintain hygiene.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When is hair cut during Umrah?
After Tawaf and Sa’i, shaving or shortening the hair completes the Umrah sequence.
Can hair cutting be delayed?
Current Nusuk guidance says it may be postponed until returning to the pilgrim’s residence, but Ihram prohibitions remain until the hair is cut.
Does Halq or Taqsir end Ihram?
Current Nusuk guidance identifies it as the completion step after which the Umrah restrictions end.
OFFICIAL-SOURCE LAYER
Verify changing details close to travel
SaudiWelcome organizes the journey in plain language. For current procedures, services and access arrangements, use the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Nusuk.