How UK Muslims Can Benefit From Ramadan Umrah Packages

by Safeena Rahman Travel Addict

The Islamic month of Ramadan is observed by Muslims all over the world by fasting from dawn until sunset. Ramadan is a holy month for all Muslims and for the entire month, they refrain from foul speech and engaging in sexual relations besides observing the fast. Increased offering of prayers, charity, Quran recitals, and performing of other good deeds are common among the Muslims in the month of Ramadan. As The Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during this month, it is often considered as the ‘best of times’.

An Umrah in Ramadan is of great significance in Islam as Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had once mentioned that an Umrah performed in the holy month was just like going on Hajj with him. This is the reason why Muslims all over the world desire to perform Umrah (also known as the lesser pilgrimage or the minor pilgrimage) in this month. In the United Kingdom (UK) many of the travel companies offering Hajj and Umrah tours come up with different types of packages to help Muslims residing in the country to perform their lesser pilgrimage.

In recent times, the booking of Ramadan Umrah packages has become much easier than before, as many of the travel companies offering Hajj and Umrah tours have an online presence. The prospective pilgrims can browse their websites and go through a wide range of packages displayed on them. Usually, such packages are categorised according to the overall cost and facilities that are provided in them for the pilgrim. This makes it easier for UK Muslims to book a package according to their budgets and travel requirements. Most of the high-end packages come with certain privileges for the pilgrims, which include stays in hotels located close to the Masjid al-Haram.

Such hotels have tastefully designed rooms and suites that are equipped with all the latest facilities designed for the comfortable stays of pilgrims, such as free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour room service. Their closeness to the holy mosque in Makkah gives pilgrims the required convenience in performing all the rituals of Umrah with complete peace of mind. The high-end Umrah packages Ramadan month provide for pilgrims can also give them greater convenience in visiting the markets located nearby and buy some souvenirs. During their time spent in the holy city of Makkah, they can visit all the important Islamic sites from such hotels owing to their strategic location.

One of these places is the Masjid-e-Ayesha, also known as Masjid-e-Taneem. It is this mosque where Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) wife Ayesha (may Allah be pleased with her) had assumed her state of ‘ihram’. Another important place worth visiting is the Jabal al-Noor, a mountain near Makkah, which is home to the ‘Hira’ cave. The cave is of great importance for Muslims around the world as Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had spent a considerable amount of time in meditation in this cave. Other important places include Masjid al-Khayf and Masjid al-Jinn.

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