How to Reap the Benefits of Ramadan Umrah Packages

An Umrah performed in the holy month of Ramadan has a special place in Islam, as Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had once said that Umrah in Ramadan is like accompanying him on Hajj. Being in the holy city of Makkah during the month of Ramadan to perform the minor pilgrimage is a feeling that every Muslim would cherish for an entire lifetime. Although performing Umrah is not an obligation when compared to Hajj, it is the Sunnah of Allah's messenger (peace be upon him) and a heart-warming experience for all Muslims.

If you are a Muslim based in the United Kingdom, you can live this experience by booking a suitable Ramadan package to perform your minor pilgrimage in the holy month. Such packages allow you to embark on a wonderful journey from your residence in the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia without any hassles. It would be a great feeling to see so many Muslims from different parts of the globe, breaking their fasts together. You would be quite amazed upon knowing that all the ones sharing their ‘iftar’ are complete strangers.

The holy city of Makkah sees a heavy rush of pilgrims from different parts of the world during Ramadan. The spiritual rewards of Umrah Ramadan month brings are held in high regard by Muslims across the globe. It would be a wise decision to book your package well in advance to avoid the disappointment of not getting your desired package as the holy month approaches. You would need some preparations beforehand to cope with the massive crowds at the Masjid-al-Haram if you are travelling with other members of your family. To ensure that you do not get separated, it would be great to mutually decide a meeting point where all of you can reach in the event you lose sight of each other.

Pilgrims who are in Makkah to perform their minor pilgrimage during Ramadan can choose to carry only the essential items with them for greater convenience. You can do away with all the items that unnecessarily increase the weight of your luggage. Go for the Ramadan Umrah packages that provide accommodations close to the holy mosque. This would make it convenient for you to complete all the rituals associated with Umrah and visit all the important places in the holy city. Generally, such privileges are offered by the Umrah packages that are priced a bit higher. However, there are packages that are reasonably priced, but still offer such benefits.

Besides the privileges of staying closer to the holy mosques, these packages also give you access to the hotel's world-class amenities. You are put on flights of the leading airlines and given some additional benefits that are not included in the low-cost packages. If you wish to have more savings on the deluxe packages, they can be booked early. Many of the travel companies offering Umrah packages always have special discounts for those booking months in advance.

You can click here to know more about the Umrah packages 2018 that are now being made available for the upcoming year.

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.