Benefits That Umrah in December Have For UK Muslims
by Safeena Rahman Travel AddictThe lesser pilgrimage of
Umrah has its own special place in Islam, although it is not an obligation as
compared to the major pilgrimage of Hajj. While the Hajj is one of the five
pillars of Islam, Umrah is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
All the physically fit and financially capable Muslims are required to perform
Hajj at least once in their lifetime. When it comes to the minor pilgrimage of
Umrah, there is no such obligation. The lesser pilgrimage can be accomplished
within a few hours, while the performing of Hajj takes much longer time owing
to the greater number of rituals involved in it.
Hajj is performed in a
designated month of the Islamic calendar during specific days, but Umrah can be
performed at any time of the year. Muslims residing in the United Kingdom (UK)
often choose to fulfil their dream of performing Umrah in December considering
the comfortable climate that prevails in the holy city of Makkah during this
month. They get to move away from the harsh weather of their home country and
feel blessed to be performing their lesser pilgrimage in the pleasant climatic
conditions of Makkah.
Most of the offices and
educational institutions in the UK are closed for Christmas and New Year
celebrations in the final week of December. It is a great opportunity for
Muslims living in the UK to make their journey to Makkah in the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia and perform their minor pilgrimage in the extremely pleasant
climate prevailing in the holy city during this time of the year. Upon booking
their December
Umrah packages in advance, they can avoid the disappointment of not getting
their desired package at affordable prices. Considering the large number of
bookings that are made during this time of the year, it is advisable to book
several months in advance.
Another big advantage of
performing the lesser pilgrimage during the month of December is the relatively
lesser crowds of pilgrims in Makkah. The December Umrah packages offered by the
leading tour operators or travel companies of the UK helps Muslims residing in
the country to make comparisons between them and go with the one that is best
suited to their budgets and preferences. Many of the Muslims living in tropical
countries of the world prefer other months for their Umrah as the climate of
Makkah can be extremely cold for them. Muslims of the UK are used to living in
the extreme cold of winters and this is the reason why they find Makkah's
climate relatively pleasant in December.
Pilgrims embarking on their
journey to Makkah would also find the weather of December favourable for
visiting some of the important Islamic sites located in the city and its
surroundings. They can also complete all the rituals associated with Umrah
conveniently without any worries. During their time spent in the holy city,
they can also visit the local markets to buy some souvenirs and any of the
desired items without any hassles.
You can click here to know more about May Umrah packages and the benefits that they provide for UK Muslims who wish to fulfil their dream of performing the lesser pilgrimage.
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