Perform the Minor Pilgrimage with December Umrah Packages

Umrah, also known as the 'minor pilgrimage' or the 'lesser pilgrimage' has its own importance in Islam. Most of the Muslims residing in the United Kingdom (UK) desire to perform Umrah and earn the spiritual rewards that it offers for the faithfuls of Allah. However, many of them find it extremely difficult to embark on the journey to the holy city of Makkah from their homes in the UK to accomplish their lesser pilgrimage owing to many reasons. Getting the December Umrah packages booked with any of the reliable Hajj and Umrah service providers can help them fulfil their sacred intention without any hassles.

Muslims residing in the UK eagerly await the last two weeks of December for taking a break from their routine and planning their tours abroad. They can utilise this opportunity to visit Makkah and accomplish their minor pilgrimage. Many of the Hajj and Umrah service providers offer Umrah packages for December much in advance at lower costs. This is particularly helpful for those with budget constraints. As the Muslim families residing in the UK are well acquainted with their holidays in the month of December, they can choose the suitable dates for their journey. They can also take other members of their family along with them to Makkah. Children in the family would get to learn a lot about the rituals associated with the performing of Umrah and the entire purpose behind them.

The weather in Makkah is quite uncomfortable for people who are not used to extreme heat, and it gets even hotter in the summer months. The climate of Makkah in the month of December would be extremely pleasant for pilgrims arriving in the holy city from the United Kingdom and other European countries who face the extreme cold of winter during this time in their home country. Upon booking the December Umrah packages in advance, they would have ample amount of time to plan their entire journey. The journey to Makkah in the month of December would also give them the chance to escape the chilly weather in their home country.

Pilgrims visiting the holy city in December would have greater convenience in performing their Umrah and completing all the rituals at the Masjid Al-Haram. This is owing to the lesser number of people visiting Makkah around this time of the year. With the Umrah packages booked well in advance for the month of December, they can get the desired accommodations and flights with greater ease. They can also visit the places of interest in Saudi Arabia if they have a considerable amount of time left with them after performing Umrah.

Another great benefit of performing the minor pilgrimage for UK Muslims is that they can get hotel accommodations at unbelievably cheaper room rates. They may even get to stay in any of the hotels located close to the Masjid Al-Haram. Such hotels have rooms that provide the best views of the holy mosque and are also well-equipped with some of the latest facilities. Considering all the benefits that are associated with the performing of Umrah in December, it would be helpful for the UK Muslims if they book their packages in advance for this month.

They can read more on ways to get budget-friendly Umrah packages for the month of January.

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.