An Umrah lasts only a few days, but the pilgrim carries it for a lifetime. A personalised Umrah certificate keeps that journey visible at home: the pilgrim's name, the date of the Umrah and the Hijri date, finished entirely in gold hot foil. In this guide we explain what is on the certificate, which paper colour suits whom, how the Hijri date is calculated and how to order it as an Umrah Mubarak gift.
What is an Umrah certificate?
An Umrah certificate is a keepsake that records a personal milestone: who performed the Umrah and when. It is not an official document and is not issued by any authority. It is a gift for the home, made to be framed, in the same spirit as a certificate for a graduation or a completed Quran recitation.
That is exactly why families give it: after the trip, the souvenirs from Makkah get used up or put away. A certificate with the pilgrim's own name stays on the wall, and one day the grandchildren will stand in front of it and ask about the journey.
What is on the certificate?
- The Talbiyah in Arabic at the top, the words pilgrims repeat on their way to Makkah.
- The Kaaba with two minarets and a border with eight-point stars.
- One or two names, for example a married couple or a mother and son who travelled together.
- The date of the Umrah and the matching Hijri date.
- Your language: German, English, French, Turkish or Arabic. The Talbiyah always stays in Arabic.
Everything is pressed in metallic gold hot foil, without ink, so the lines catch the light when you walk past.
Which paper colour should you choose?
- Black: the strongest contrast with the gold, classic and timeless.
- Navy: calm and elegant, works well in light, modern rooms.
- Dark green: warm and natural, beautiful with wood and plants.
- Burgundy: rich and festive, a striking gift for a mother or grandmother.
All four are the same 330 gsm paper with a soft, velvety matt surface. If you are unsure, black suits almost any frame and interior.
Who is it for?
- Parents and grandparents: a welcome-home gift the whole family will see every day.
- Husband, wife or a couple: two names on one certificate for the Umrah you made together.
- A first Umrah, an Umrah in Ramadan or with the children: a moment worth keeping.
- Yourself: a reminder of your own journey in your home.
How is the Hijri date calculated?
You enter the date of the Umrah in the Gregorian calendar (DD.MM.YYYY). We convert it to the Hijri date using the Umm al-Qura calendar, the official calendar of Saudi Arabia. If the journey lasted several days, simply choose the day on which the Umrah was performed, or the day the family should remember.
Packaging, frame and delivery
- Size: A4, 21 x 29.7 cm, portrait. Fits any standard A4 frame, or a 30 x 40 cm frame with a mount. The frame is not included.
- Standard (14.90 EUR): in a clear protective sleeve, shipped flat in a sturdy envelope.
- Gift envelope (16.90 EUR): in a black C4 envelope with string closure, ready to hand over at the airport or at the door.
- Production: 2 working days, made by hand in our workshop in Germany. Shipping: Germany 1.90 EUR, worldwide 3.90 EUR.
How to order in 4 steps
- Choose the paper colour, the packaging and the language.
- Enter one name, or two names (they appear as Name 1 & Name 2).
- Enter the date of the Umrah. We add the Hijri date.
- Check the spelling carefully: we make the certificate exactly as you enter it.
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More Umrah gifts
Looking for something to give before the journey, or a small extra next to the certificate? See our guide Umrah Mubarak: 11 Umrah and Hajj gift ideas or browse all Hajj and Umrah gifts.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Umrah certificate an official document?
No. It is a personal keepsake and gift, not an official confirmation of the Umrah.
Is it real gold?
No. It is a metallic gold hot foil pressed onto the paper with heat. It shines like gold and does not fade.
Can I put two names on one certificate?
Yes, for example for a married couple or for a parent and child who performed the Umrah together.
Do you ship to the UK and outside the EU?
Yes, we ship worldwide for 3.90 EUR. Production takes 2 working days, then the certificate travels by post.