How do I use the IhramOS app for Hajj or Umrah?

To get started with IhramOS, download the app from the Google Play Store and open it. The five-screen onboarding flow will guide you through selecting your preferred language (Arabic, English, Indonesian, Urdu, or Turkish), choosing your madhab (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, or Hanbali), and specifying whether you are preparing for Hajj or Umrah. After setup, the app will prompt you to download offline content and map tiles while you have WiFi access.

Once your content is downloaded, navigate using the four main tabs: Guide (ritual step-by-step instructions), Safety (health monitoring, SOS button, group tracking), Community (journal, achievements), and Profile (settings, medical card). The Guide tab is your primary companion during pilgrimage with GPS-triggered guidance that automatically detects your location at holy sites.

For the best experience, complete the pre-departure checklist in the app before traveling, ensure your phone's GPS is enabled, and keep the app running in the background during rituals. The SOS emergency button is accessible from any screen within two taps for safety.