Umrah Packages in UK Provide Great Benefits for Pilgrims
by Safeena Rahman Travel AddictMillions of Muslims visit the holy city of Makkah
every year to perform Umrah, which is also known as the 'lesser pilgrimage' or
the 'minor pilgrimage'. This pilgrimage can be undertaken at any time during
the year, while the major pilgrimage of Hajj is performed in the month of Dhu
al-Hijjah. Hajj being one of Islam's five pillars is mandatory for every
financially capable and able-bodied Muslim. Umrah is not obligatory, but since
it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), it is considered to
be of great importance by Muslims across the world. It also brings great
spiritual rewards for the pilgrim performing it.
The Muslims residing in the United Kingdom have
benefitted immensely from the Umrah packages UK tour operators offer for the
prospective pilgrims intending to perform the lesser pilgrimage. Earlier, they
had to depend on one of the few travel agents who specialised in arranging the
Islamic religious tours of Hajj and Umrah. However, today this has changed completely.
Many travel companies or tour operators providing such tours have come up in
various parts of the country. This has given many options for the Muslims
wanting to fulfil their sacred intention of Umrah.
Now they can choose their tour operator for booking
any of the Umrah
packages to accomplish their lesser pilgrimage. There was a time when
Muslims residing in the country had to visit the offices of travel agents
personally to get their journey to Makkah arranged. Over the past few years,
almost all the tour operators have created their own websites that have
different kinds of packages for the minor pilgrimage listed under specific
categories. Muslims of the UK just have to browse through these sections and
choose a particular package that suits their requirements. If they have any
questions or concerns about the package they have chosen, they can also get
further clarifications through phone or email.
As there have been significant advancements in
technology over the years, smartphones and the internet has become accessible
for all. This has also prompted the tour operators to make their websites
mobile-friendly. As a result, the prospective pilgrims of the UK can browse
through the website of tour operators and go through the information about the Umrah
packages online by using their smartphone. Most of these websites also have a
chat option, which enables the country’s Muslims to clear any doubts they have
about the packages by chatting with the customer support instantly.
Before going ahead with the booking of a package, the
UK Muslims must decide their departure date and the number of days they intend
to spend in Makkah after their Umrah. Once these things are decided, they must
make comparisons between the packages that are advertised online by the tour
operators or travel companies. This would help them in choosing a package that
suits their travel preferences and the overall budget. It must also be verified
before booking whether the tour operator providing the package is authorised by
the Hajj Ministry of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Once everything has been
verified, they can go ahead and make the booking with complete peace of mind.
The country’s Muslims can make their journey
cost-effective by booking cheap
Umrah packages.
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