Umrah

[islamkingdom]

Umrah in the context of Shari‘ahIt means to visit the revered House at any time to observe specific religious rites.
The ruling about ‘Umrah and its virtues

To perform ‘Umrah is obligatory once in a lifetime, just like Hajj. The Prophet ﷺ said;“Islam is for you to bear witness that there is no deity worthy of our worship except Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, to observe Salat, pay Zakat, perform Hajj and ‘Umrah, take the ritual bath after it is due, perfect the ablution, and fast during the month of Ramadan (Saum).”
[ Agreed upon.]Furthermore the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said;“One ‘Umrah to another ‘Umrah is an expiation for what occurs between them (i.e. sins); and Hajj Mabrur (an accepted pilgrimage) does not have a reward other than paradise.”
[ Agreed upon.]
SOURCE:islamkingdom

[Umm Abed]

To perform umrah is not obligatory, performing hajj is obligatory once in a lifetime.

[hisnameiszzz]

My friend from work is going for Ramadhan Umrah and he keeps encouraging me to go. Part of me wants to but no one would be about to look after my Mom, so I have said no.

:phew

[Umm Abed]

My friend from work is going for Ramadhan Umrah and he keeps encouraging me to go. Part of me wants to but no one would be about to look after my Mom, so I have said no.

:phew

You've done the right thing. May Allah reward you for that, and give you opportunity to do umrah at the right time.