How UK Muslims Can Perform Umrah in Easter with Ease
by Safeena Rahman Travel AddictUmrah has a special
importance in Islam as it offers great spiritual benefits for the pilgrim who
performs it. Often described as the 'lesser pilgrimage', it is Prophet
Muhammad's (peace be upon him) Sunnah and highly recommended. The major
pilgrimage of Hajj is performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, but the lesser
pilgrimage can be performed at any time of the year. For many of the Muslims
residing in the United Kingdom, the Easter weekend is one of the best times to
embark on the journey to Makkah for performing Umrah, as almost all the
educational institutions and offices are closed during this period.
An Umrah in Easter would
also be a great opportunity for the UK Muslims to take other members in the
family along with them for performing the lesser pilgrimage. As the schools are
closed during this time of the year, they can accompany their parents and get
introduced to the rituals of Umrah at an early age. This would be of immense
benefit for them when they perform the lesser pilgrimage in the future.
Earlier, most of the Muslims living in the UK kept postponing their plans for
performing Umrah owing to lack of finances. Today, the presence of many tour
operators offering Islamic religious tours of Hajj and Umrah in the country has
given them hope.
Most of these tour
operators have an online presence in the form of attractive and user-friendly
websites. Being mobile-friendly, these sites can also be accessed using
smartphones. The UK Muslims can browse through the websites of tour operators
and choose any of the Easter
Umrah packages that suit their budget. However, before going ahead with
their booking, they must first decide when they wish to depart and for how many
days do they intend to stay in the holy city after performing their pilgrimage.
Once they have decided the dates, they can go ahead and book their desired
package.
The packages for Umrah
Easter month brings for the prospective pilgrims of the country can be made
even more cost-effective by booking any of them several months in advance. By
booking well in advance, Muslims living in the UK can have greater savings,
which can be utilised during their time in Makkah for visiting the important
Islamic sites. The savings can also be used for buying souvenirs. Upon
registering on the websites of tour operators that offer the Islamic religious
tours of Hajj and Umrah, the UK Muslims can keep themselves updated on any of
the special offers made available from time to time.
Muslims living in the UK
can perform their Umrah without any hassles if they make all the preparations
for the journey much earlier. They must ensure that they have all the documents
with them before leaving their homes, such as passport, Umrah visa, proofs of
identity, photocopies of important documents, and photographs. As Makkah's
weather is extremely hot during the Easter weekend, it is also necessary to
carry plain cotton clothes, medicines, and other essential items before leaving
for the journey.
Muslims of the UK can
accomplish their lesser pilgrimage during the holy month by booking any of the
suitable Ramadan
Umrah packages.
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