Conveniences That May Umrah Packages Provide For UK Pilgrims
by Safeena Rahman Travel AddictUmrah is one of the
Islamic pilgrimages performed by visiting the holy city of Makkah in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is often referred to as the 'lesser pilgrimage' or
the 'minor pilgrimage' in comparison to the major pilgrimage of Hajj. There
are, of course, certain differences between these two pilgrimages. The major
pilgrimage of Hajj can be performed only in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, while
Umrah can be performed at any time of the year. The lesser pilgrimage is not
obligatory, but highly recommended in Islam as it is the Sunnah of Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Many of the Muslims
residing in the United Kingdom (UK) choose to perform Umrah during the month of
May. As the holy city is characterised by a hot desert climate, it is obvious
that the pilgrims have to face extremely high daytime temperatures if they are
visiting during this time of the year. Their Umrah in May is made hassle-free
with the help of packages offered by many of the travel companies in the UK.
Such packages include stays in the elegant hotels of Makkah that are equipped
with the latest facilities. Other benefits offered in these packages are
flights from any of the major cities of UK and Umrah visa.
In the past few years,
many tour operators or travel companies have come up in different corners of
the UK, which facilitate the Islamic pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah. They not
only offer May
Umrah packages for the prospective pilgrims of the country but also have
packages for other months of the year. Muslims living in the UK can plan their
journey to the holy city of Makkah in advance and book their desired package at
a lower price. As booking early with these travel companies fetches them some
good deals, they can save a significant amount that can be utilised during
their journey to Makkah.
As the weather is
extremely hot in May, it makes sense for pilgrims to keep themselves hydrated
by drinking plenty of water. The opportunity for Umrah May offers can be
tremendous and usually the UK Muslims are not discouraged by the climate.
However, if the pilgrims are travelling with their family, it is advisable to
reduce the effect of heat on children by bringing a small portable fan or to
keep splashing water on their faces during the rituals. Although an Umrah done
during this time of the year can be physically demanding, it is advisable not
to consider it as a burdensome task and accomplish the lesser pilgrimage with
complete dedication.
Some of the high-end
packages provide accommodations in five-star hotels of Makkah that are located
close to the Masjid al-Haram. This gives pilgrims the required convenience in
visiting the holy mosque and completing all their rituals of the lesser
pilgrimage with complete peace of mind. The strategic location of such hotels
also makes it easier for them to visit all the places of importance in the holy
city and to get to the local markets for buying souvenirs.
You can click
here for detailed information on Ramadan Umrah packages and the
conveniences that they provide for Muslims residing in the UK.
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