Umrah Packages in UK Bring Great Benefits for Pilgrims
by Safeena Rahman Travel AddictUmrah is a minor
pilgrimage or the lesser pilgrimage that a Muslim performs in order to benefit
from the spiritual rewards that it offers. The major pilgrimage in Islam is
Hajj, which is an obligation for all Muslims and one of Islam's five pillars.
Umrah, although not an obligation is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be
upon him) and can be performed at any time during the year, while Hajj is
performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. Umrah can be performed within a few
hours, as it involves lesser rituals as compared to Hajj.
For performing the lesser
pilgrimage, a Muslim has to make the journey from his or her place of residence
to the holy city of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For Muslims residing
in the United Kingdom (UK), the journey to Makkah is considerably longer. It
requires a greater level of preparedness and financial capability if they wish
to fulfil their intention of Umrah. In order to make this possible, many travel
companies providing Hajj and Umrah tours have come up in the UK over the past
few years. In recent times, they are offering Umrah packages that make the
entire journey hassle-free for Muslims living in the country.
Such packages have
various aspects included in them. They have flights departing from major cities
of the country to the King Abdulaziz International Airport near Jeddah and
returning to the UK from Saudi Arabia. The Umrah packages UK travel
companies provide also include accommodation in elegant hotels of Makkah. These
hotels are fully equipped with the latest facilities, designed to make the
stays of pilgrims comfortable. Besides these two aspects, the packages also
include the Umrah visa. The number of additional facilities would depend on the
overall cost of the package.
There are some high-end
packages, which offer stays in five-star hotels located close to the Masjid
al-Haram. This is extremely beneficial as the pilgrim would have greater
convenience in accomplishing the lesser pilgrimage with complete peace of mind.
The world-class amenities provided in such hotels also make the time spent in
Makkah worth cherishing for the pilgrims. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour room service
are some of the amenities provided in these hotels. The Umrah packages from UK
travel companies offer can also be booked in advance for getting some discount
on the overall cost.
Muslims of the UK can
decide upon a specific date for performing their lesser pilgrimage during the
year well in advance and then go ahead with the booking of a suitable package.
This would not only give them sufficient time to make the necessary
preparations but also fetch them a good deal from the travel company they are
booking their package with. There are packages offered for some specific times
of the year when the schools and offices in the UK are closed. Christmas week
and Easter weekend are the examples of such times when the Muslims of the
country can embark on their journey to Makkah for fulfilling their dream of
performing Umrah.
You can click here
to know more about Umrah deals and how to get them while booking your packages
for the lesser pilgrimage.
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