Ways to Book Umrah Packages in Ramadan and Other Months
by Safeena Rahman Travel AddictFor Muslims across the world, the Islamic pilgrimages
of Hajj and Umrah are of great significance. Hajj is one of Islam's five
pillars and an obligation for all those who are financially and physically
capable of undertaking the journey to Makkah. It must be performed by them at
least once during their lifetime. Umrah is not obligatory but is highly
recommended. After all, it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon
him) and a great opportunity for a Muslim to earn great spiritual rewards. This
is the reason why Muslims from different parts of the globe embark on their
journey to the holy city in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, which is also
referred to as the 'lesser pilgrimage'.
In recent times, the journey to Makkah is made affordable
and hassle-free with the help of packages offered by tour operators that
specialise in the Islamic religious tours. The packages are also available for certain
months or some special seasons during the year. While these tour operators
offer Umrah packages in Ramadan, they also have packages for December, January,
March, and other months of the year. This gives several choices for all those
who wish to fulfil their dream of performing Umrah. According to their
convenience, they can choose a package for a suitable time of the year and
after considering their overall budget.
Some of the tour operators are known for offering cheap
Umrah packages that help the prospective pilgrims in saving more for their
journey to Makkah. The pilgrims can utilise the amount saved on such packages
to shop for souvenirs and to visit the important Islamic sites in and around
the holy city. In order to save more on their desired package, they can also
choose to book several months in advance. However, they must decide their date
of departure and the number of days that they wish to spend in Makkah before
going ahead with the booking.
The month of December can be an ideal time for Muslims
living in countries of Northern Europe to perform their lesser pilgrimage. Many
of the prospective pilgrims residing in these nations are always on the lookout
for Umrah packages
in December for this reason. One of the greatest factors that makes this
time of the year ideal for them to perform the lesser pilgrimage is the
climate. While the weather in their home countries is extremely cold in
December, the climate of Makkah would be highly pleasant for them.
Among the prospective pilgrims, there are some who do
not have any budget concerns. They can go for the high-end packages, which
usually include flights of the leading airlines and accommodations that are
arranged in the elegant 5-star hotels of Makkah. Most of these hotels are
located very close to Masjid al-Haram, which gives pilgrims great convenience
in getting to the holy mosque and performing all the rituals with complete
peace of mind. As these hotels are equipped with the latest facilities, the
pilgrims staying in them would have truly memorable stays.
For Muslims residing in the United Kingdom, there is a
wide range of packages available for Umrah from UK provided
by tour operators authorised by Saudi Arabia's Hajj Ministry.
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