For sisters
Can I wear a niqab in ihram?
The face is not to be covered by anything that touches it. If you wear a niqab, use a cap with a peak or a visor that holds the cloth away from the skin.
The rule
The face is not to be covered by anything that touches it. The intention is the same as for brothers, and you recite the talbiyah quietly.
A cap with a peak
Sisters may wear stitched clothing, socks and shoes, and a cap with a peak that keeps the niqab away from the face. Add it to your packing list.
Related
See what women wear for Umrah and what is forbidden in ihram.
More questions
Can I wear gloves?
Ask a scholar about your situation. Sisters may wear stitched clothing, socks and shoes.
Is the niqab forbidden?
It is covering the face with something that touches it that is not permitted.
Is perfume allowed?
No. Avoid perfume, including scented creams and deodorant.
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This guide follows the Hanafi method and is based on Shaykh Mufti Wajid Iqbal's Umrah book, Essential Islam. For your own situation, ask a qualified scholar.