Did my umrah in 1995. It was unplanned. One fine day my brother in-law (bro) requested me to accompany him for a jab in a clinic in Selayang. He had planned to go for umrah with some ustaz. I accompany him and asked myself why not I also have a jab.
Upon getting home I asked wifey if I can join the group for umrah. trip Since I still have some money claim from my US trip last month, use the xtra fund to buy air ticket on MAS. We did not use the agent. The trip was done during Ramadan. My bro took Saudi air and the ustaz use another airline. I arrive early and had to wait for bro. While the ustaz will arrive the following day. We took a cab to Medinah. Checed into a guest house and later visited Masjid Nabawi. The next day we met the ustaz.
After couple of days, we went to Mekah. Stopover for Mikat and don the white robe. Upon reaching Mekah, we performed the umrah ritual ie Saie and Tawaf. Once done I put back my standard clothing and conduct the standard ritual for the rest of the stay. Being Ramadan, the Arabs are very generous giving away food for breakfasting. Occasionally I would join them in the mosque.
After spending 10 days, I decided to come back early for Hari Raya celebration. My bro and the ustaz stayed until Eid. My earlier plan was to stay in Mekah until Raya.