With a vision to make the process of Umrah
easier for Muslims around the world, the globally popular instant messaging
platform, imo, has integrated an Umrah Guide feature within its app earlier
this month. With an array of sub-features, this new addition is designed to
help pilgrims with information regarding the Umrah processes through
Umrah tips, location based services, communication opportunities for
pilgrims, and more.
Elderly Umrah pilgrims sometimes suffer from illnesses or discomfort while
performing the pilgrimage which can be physically demanding especially
during the summer months. Additionally, many first timers and even
regulars happen to miss or be unaware of parts of the process, seeking
details on how to perform Umrah or Hajj accurately—as a solution, imo has
introduced the Umrah Guide feature specifically designed for Muslims
embarking on the Journey Makkah to perform Umrah.
It includes a step-by-
step guide explaining the processes to follow while providing elaborate
Umrah tips. It also carries in-depth information on Umrah ritual locations,
illustrated through a satellite map for clear guidance.
Beginning from
November, this feature will allow visitors to share their locations with loved
ones, ensuring a safer journey. Moreover, for the pilgrims having trouble
connecting to family and friends at home, imo serves quality
communication services across different countries, including the ones with
weak network conditions. Consequently, this enables the Umrah pilgrims to
stay connected throughout this blessed period.
The features within the Umrah Guide include Umrah Smart Assistant,
Explanation of Umrah, Step-by-step, Umrah Location Guide, Location
Sharing with Family, and International Calling Service that is suitable for
weak networks, allowing users to save data while making voice and video
calls free of charge.
To utilize these features, the user needs to find the
Umrah service channel on the imo App and click on it to enter the Umrah
Guide. In the Umrah Guide, the Umrah Map is displayed at the top, and the
corresponding Umrah Steps are shown at the bottom.
Mehran Kabir, Business Director of imo Messenger, said, “Umrah is an
extremely special pilgrimage for Muslims around the globe. We have come
up with this feature with the aim of providing assistance to our Muslim
users looking to embark on this blessed journey. With the Umrah tips and
guides available on imo, I believe our users will be able to perform Umrah
more conveniently while sharing the experience with their loved ones back
at home.”
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