There are four important rites of Umrah out of which two are Fard (obligatory) and two Wajibat (essential). These compulsory acts in Umrah are as follows:
1. To assume Ihram at Meeqat which is accomplished after a person recites Talbiyah with the intention of Umrah [Fard]
2. To perform Tawaf [Fard]
3. To perform Sa’ey between the hills of Safa and Marwah [Wajibat]
4. Have the head shaved (for men) or hair cut short (for women) [Wajibat]