How November Umrah Packages are Beneficial for UK Muslims

Umrah is one of the pilgrimages in Islam, which is performed by numerous Muslims residing in different parts of the world by embarking on a journey from their homes to the holy city of Makkah. It is not mandatory compared to the major pilgrimage of Hajj, which is an obligation for all the physically and financially capable Muslims and is among Islam's five pillars. In comparison to Hajj, Umrah is often referred to as the 'lesser pilgrimage' or the 'minor pilgrimage'. This pilgrimage offers certain spiritual benefits to the individual performing it and is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

An Umrah in November is greatly favoured by many Muslims, especially the ones who reside in the United Kingdom. The month of November is among those months of the year when the weather is relatively comfortable for the Muslims arriving in the country for their lesser pilgrimage. Daytime temperatures during this month rarely exceed the average limit of about 42-Degree Celsius, which makes the climate bearable for many of the pilgrims. They can complete the rituals associated with Umrah comfortably and can also visit the important Islamic sites during their stay in Makkah after performing the lesser pilgrimage.

One of the sites that UK Muslims can explore with their November Umrah packages is the Jabal al-Noor, which is a sacred mountain located in the Hejazi region near Makkah. The name literally translates as 'Mountain of Light'. It is home to the Cave of Hira, which is the place where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had spent a considerable amount of time in deep contemplation. The cave is also where he received his first revelation of the Holy Quran from the Archangel Jibreel (A.S). It takes about two hours of hike in order to reach this cave. According to the estimates, about 5,000 individuals visit this cave every day during the Hajj season.

The packages for Umrah November month brings for Muslims of the UK through various tour operators or travel companies based in the country can also give them the chance to visit Masjid-e-Taneem. This mosque is located at a distance of about 5 miles from the Holy Kaabah and has facilities available for bathing, ablutions, and changing for pilgrims as well as individuals who come for their regular prayers. It is also known as Masjid-e-Ayesha, as Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) wife Ayesha (may Allah be pleased with her) had entered the state of 'ihram' at this place.

Mount Arafat is yet another place worth visiting for the pilgrims arriving in the holy city from the UK for their Umrah. This is a granite hill situated in the plain of Arafat to the southeast of Makkah. It is also called 'Jabal al Rahmah', which means the 'Mount of Mercy'. It is believed to be the place where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had delivered his 'Farewell Sermon' to all those who had accompanied him towards the end of his life to perform the Hajj.

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