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Earn Great Spiritual Rewards by Performing Umrah in Ramadan

by Safeena Rahman Travel Addict

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and a holy month, which is observed by Muslims across the world by fasting and performing good deeds. It also commemorates the first revelation of the holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Fasting during this month is one of the five pillars of Islam and an obligation for all the Muslims. However, those suffering from an illness, pregnant women, those who are travelling and breastfeeding mothers are not required to observe the fast. Along with fasting, the recitation of Quran and increased offering of prayers is also done in this month.

An Umrah performed in this month is of great significance in Islam. This can be understood from the fact that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had once said that an Umrah in Ramadan is like accompanying him on Hajj. Considering the importance of Umrah accomplished in this month, Muslims all over the world desire to make their journey to the holy city of Makkah in this month to perform the lesser pilgrimage. The Muslims living in the United Kingdom (UK) can also fulfil their dream of performing the minor pilgrimage in the holy month with the help of Ramadan Umrah packages that are offered by various travel companies in the country.

The range of Ramadan Umrah packages 2018 has in store for Muslims residing in the UK gives them several options to choose from. Many of the country's travel companies classify these packages into different categories and each category has its own pricing and set of facilities for the prospective pilgrims. The packages that are priced higher are usually the ones that provide accommodations in the five-star hotels of Makkah. These hotels are located close to the Masjid al-Haram, which gives pilgrims the required convenience in reaching the holy mosque and completing all the rituals of the lesser pilgrimage with complete peace of mind.

Iftar is also being included in some of the Ramadan 2018 packages to give pilgrims the necessary ease in breaking their fast. Although such facilities may not be offered in the packages with the lowest prices, they help Muslims of the UK in accomplishing their minor pilgrimage in the holy month without worrying about costs. They offer UK Muslims with budget concerns the chance to make their journey to Makkah from their place of residence and fulfil their wish of performing Umrah in Ramadan at much lower costs.

Being in the Masjid al-Haram during the holy month of Ramadan to accomplish the lesser pilgrimage is always a great feeling for Muslims. They get to witness the heart-warming sight of so many Muslims from different corners of the world come together at one place for a common purpose. It is also a wonderful feeling to break the fast with all the other Muslims at one place. The packages offered for Umrah in the holy month also tend to get booked quickly. Considering this fact, it is essential that they are booked well in advance before the prices increase.

You can click here to know more about various Umrah packages and the benefits that they offer for UK Muslims.

 

 


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