Easter Umrah Packages Make Lesser Pilgrimage Convenient
by Safeena Rahman Travel AddictWhen
compared to Hajj, Umrah is often referred to as the 'lesser pilgrimage' or the
'minor pilgrimage'. Being a major pilgrimage and one of Islam's five pillars,
Hajj is obligatory for all Muslims and must be performed at least once in their
lifetime if they are able-bodied and financially capable for the journey. Umrah
is not compulsory in Islam, but it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be
upon him) and is of great significance among Muslims around the world. Both these
pilgrimages share common rituals, but the minor pilgrimage involves lesser
rituals and is usually accomplished within a few hours.
Muslims who
reside in countries far from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have to make a
considerably longer journey to the holy city of Makkah. This is the reason why
they look for certain times of the year when they can embark on their journey
to the holy city without any worries. An Umrah in Easter gives Muslims residing in the United Kingdom
adequate time to make the journey to Makkah from their place of residence in
the country. As the offices and educational institutions are closed on this
occasion, it would be a wonderful opportunity for UK Muslims to fulfil their
lesser pilgrimage.
If they
plan their journey well in advance, they can get the desired Easter
Umrah packages at affordable costs. In recent times, there are many
travel companies or tour operators in the UK offering the Islamic religious
tours of Hajj and Umrah. Most of them offer cost-effective packages arranged in
various categories on their websites. They are also available for the holiday
seasons, such as Easter and Christmas, which makes it convenient for Muslims of
the UK to choose a suitable time of the year when they can accomplish their
minor pilgrimage. Some of the tour operators or travel companies also offer
great discounts on packages that are booked several months in advance.
The
packages for Umrah Easter season
brings for Muslims residing in the UK through various travel companies located
in different parts of the country gives them a wider range of choices. Upon
searching for a suitable package for this season online, they would come across
several options in the search results. They can then compare the costs of these
packages and the facilities offered in them for pilgrims. After making the
comparisons, they would be able to choose a package best suited to their
budget. Many of these packages include flights of reputed airlines departing
from major airports of the UK.
For those
who are not concerned about costs, there are some high-end packages that
include stays in any of the elegant 5-star hotels of Makkah besides flights of
the leading airlines. As most of the 5-star hotels are located close to the
Masjid al-Haram, the ones booking such packages can have greater convenience in
getting to the holy mosque. They can also perform all the rituals of Umrah with
complete peace of mind. The latest amenities offered in such hotels would make
their stay truly pleasant and memorable.
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