An Umrah in March Has More Conveniences for UK Muslims

by Safeena Rahman Travel Addict

Umrah is an opportunity for every Muslim to be a guest of The Almighty Allah and earn his blessings and spiritual rewards. It may be lesser in importance when compared to Hajj, but it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and has its own benefits for the pilgrim. While Hajj is a major pilgrimage and is one of the five pillars of Islam, Umrah is the minor pilgrimage or the lesser pilgrimage. It can be performed at any time during the year and can be accomplished within a few hours, as it involves lesser rituals than the major pilgrimage of Hajj.

For Muslims living in the United Kingdom (UK), getting to the holy city of Makkah involves a long journey beginning from their place of residence in the country to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This also requires a certain amount of budget, and many of them lack the necessary funds to fulfil their minor pilgrimage. To make this journey easy and affordable, many of the travel companies or tour operators based in the UK have come up with a range of cost-effective packages. Available for different months or seasons, these packages can be chosen by the prospective pilgrims considering their budgets and preferences. The opportunities for Umrah March packages provide for them are tremendous, but they have to be booked in advance for some good deals.

The climate in Makkah during the month of March is extremely hot, but the guests of Allah are never afraid of challenges. As their desire to visit His house in the holy city is greater than anything else, they neither fear the climate nor any of the inconveniences. This is the reason why March Umrah packages are booked by many of the Muslims residing in the UK well in advance. It not only helps them accomplish their sacred intention of Umrah but offers a good amount of savings.

During their stay in Makkah for Umrah in March, Muslims of the UK can explore some of the important places located in the holy city and its surrounding areas with the savings made by booking their packages in advance. Among them is the Jabal-al-Noor, which literally translates as the 'Mountain of Light'. It houses the Hira cave, where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had received the first revelation from Allah through archangel Jibreel (A.S). Another place of great significance is Jabal-al-Rahma or the 'Mount of Mercy'. Also known as Mount Arafat, it is a small hill from where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had delivered his farewell sermon.

An accommodation in any of the elegant hotels of Makkah is also included in the packages of Umrah for March. Some of these packages offer stays in hotels that are located close to the Masjid al-Haram. This gives pilgrims greater convenience to get to the holy mosque and perform all the rituals with complete peace of mind. A stay in any of such hotels would also make it convenient for them to visit all the important places in the holy city and its surroundings.

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