Umrah is a great act of  worship but is not a obligation (Faraz) but a tradition which is almost compulsory for those who have the means.

The rewards and virtues of performing umrah are many, The Prophet (sallahu alaihi wassallam) mentioned is a hadith, “Between one umrah and another is an expiation of sins”.

Performing Umrah in the month of Ramadan has a special significance,
The Prophet (sallahu alaihi wassallam) said, “Whoever performs Umrah in Ramadan, receives the reward like one who performs Hajj with me.”