A worker twists wool into thread at the Erzurum Maturation Institute in Erzurum, Türkiye, on April 25, 2025. Erzurum, a province in northeastern Türkiye, has a long-standing tradition of wool weaving.

For millions of Muslims, performing Umrah is a deeply spiritual experience, and exiting ehram—known as Fak El Ehram—is an essential final step. Traditionally, pilgrims have had to seek out barbers ...