December Umrah Packages Has Great Benefits for UK Muslims

It is always a dream of almost every Muslim residing in the United Kingdom (UK) to visit the Masjid Al-Haram in the holy city of Makkah to perform Umrah, also called the 'lesser pilgrimage'. Unlike the major pilgrimage of Hajj, which is undertaken in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, Umrah can be performed at any time of the year. However, if you are a Muslim living in the UK, it is advisable to perform your Umrah in the month of December. There are several benefits associated with performing your lesser pilgrimage in this month.

If you are planning your Umrah this year, make sure that you choose a December package from a range of Umrah packages available with the best Hajj and Umrah service providers. You may have begun to wonder why the month of December is so beneficial for UK Muslims intending to fulfil their lesser pilgrimage. Here are some explanations:

1. Lesser crowds of pilgrims

There is always a heavy rush of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia from different parts of the world. However, December is one of the months when there is lesser number of pilgrims in Makkah. Muslims residing in the UK can also find some good Umrah deals in December while booking their packages. This is extremely beneficial in reducing the overall costs involved in making the journey from United Kingdom to Saudi Arabia.

2. A pleasant climate in Makkah

The holy city of Makkah possesses a hot desert climate, which can be uncomfortable for people who are not used to it. As compared to other months of the year, the climate of Makkah in December is a milder one. For Muslims of the UK, it can be a wonderful change from the extreme cold that prevails in their country around this time of the year.

3. Holiday season in the United Kingdom

Towards the end of December, people living in the UK get a chance to take a break from their busy work schedules and children enjoy their school holidays. This can be an ideal time for Muslims in the UK to embark on their journey to Makkah from their homes in the United Kingdom for performing their lesser pilgrimage. Members of their family, including kids, can also accompany them to the holy land and fulfil their Umrah.

Considering the benefits listed above, it would be a wise decision for Muslims of UK to book their December Umrah packages well in advance on the leading websites. This can get them cheaper packages that help them make their entire journey cost-effective and fulfil their intention of Umrah as well.

I'm Safeena, and I work as a content strategist for Simply Hajj and Umrah, which provides cost-effective Umrah packages for December, January, Easter and Ramadan.