Ways to Make Ramadan Umrah Packages Affordable
by Safeena Rahman Travel AddictRamadan is the ninth and
the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. It is also the month in which
Muslims all over the world observe their fast between sunrise and sunset. This
annual observance of fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and an
obligation for all Muslims. However, those suffering from illness, women in
their menstrual cycle, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and travelling
individuals are exempted from fasting. The month of Ramadan lasts for 29 or 30
days depending on the sighting of the crescent moon.
Muslims living in the
United Kingdom (UK) are ready to welcome the holy month in 2018 and are glad to
experience the virtues that the holy month develops in them. Some are engaged
in their preparations for embarking on a journey to the holy city of Makkah
from their place of residence in the UK to fulfil their dream of an Umrah in
Ramadan. Many of them have already booked their Ramadan Umrah packages for this
purpose. According to the Hadiths, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had
once quoted that an Umrah in the holy month is the same as going on Hajj with
him.
Umrah is often called the
‘minor pilgrimage’ or the ‘lesser pilgrimage’ when compared with Hajj, which is
the major pilgrimage and one of the five pillars of Islam. There are some great
spiritual rewards one can reap by performing the minor pilgrimage in Ramadan. Earlier,
Muslims residing in the UK had to face a lot of hassles in getting to Makkah in
order to perform their Umrah. As many travel companies providing Hajj and Umrah
tours have come up in the country over the years, it has become much easier for
Muslims to accomplish their lesser pilgrimage. The Ramadan
Umrah packages has in store for them include certain benefits that make
their time spent in the holy city truly memorable.
Among the main benefits
is the ease of travelling that they provide for the prospective pilgrims. Such
packages include flights of leading airlines that depart from the major cities
of the UK to the King Abdulaziz International Airport located near Jeddah. The Ramadan
packages also include accommodations in one of the elegant hotels of Makkah,
which is equipped with all the latest facilities. They are designed to make the
stays of pilgrims highly comfortable. Some of the high-end packages include
stays in one of the five-star hotels of Makkah located close to the Masjid
al-Haram.
The cost of these
packages is usually high, but the close proximity to the holy mosque makes it
easier for pilgrims to perform all their rituals of Umrah with complete peace
of mind. Such packages also offer them greater convenience in visiting the
important religious sites in the holy city and buying souvenirs during their
time in Makkah. The UK Muslims can reduce the cost of these packages by a significant
amount by booking them in advance. Savings made in this way can then be put to
good use during their time spent in the holy city.
You can click here
for more information on Umrah packages and how they make the minor pilgrimage
easier for UK Muslims.
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