Getting Umrah Packages from UK Is Now Easier

Umrah is a minor pilgrimage or the lesser pilgrimage that a Muslim performs in order to benefit from the spiritual rewards that it offers. The major pilgrimage in Islam is Hajj, which is an obligation for all Muslims and one of Islam's five pillars. Umrah, although not an obligation is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and can be performed at any time during the year, while Hajj is performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. Umrah can be performed within a few hours, as it involves lesser rituals as compared to Hajj.

For performing the lesser pilgrimage, a Muslim has to make the journey from his or her place of residence to the holy city of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. For Muslims residing in the United Kingdom (UK), the journey to Makkah is considerably longer. It requires a greater level of preparedness and financial capability if they wish to fulfil their intention of Umrah. In order to make this possible, many travel companies providing Hajj and Umrah tours have come up in the UK over the past few years. In recent times, they are offering Umrah packages that make the entire journey hassle-free for Muslims living in the country.

Such packages have various aspects included in them. They have flights departing from major cities of the country to the King Abdulaziz International Airport near Jeddah and returning to the UK from Saudi Arabia. The Umrah packages UK travel companies provide also include accommodation in elegant hotels of Makkah. These hotels are fully equipped with the latest facilities, designed to make the stays of pilgrims comfortable. Besides these two aspects, the packages also include the Umrah visa. The number of additional facilities would depend on the overall cost of the package.

There are some high-end packages, which offer stays in five-star hotels located close to the Masjid al-Haram. This is extremely beneficial as the pilgrim would have greater convenience in accomplishing the lesser pilgrimage with complete peace of mind. The world-class amenities provided in such hotels also make the time spent in Makkah worth cherishing for the pilgrims. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour room service are some of the amenities provided in these hotels. The Umrah packages from UK travel companies offer can also be booked in advance for getting some discount on the overall cost.

Muslims of the UK can decide upon a specific date for performing their lesser pilgrimage during the year well in advance and then go ahead with the booking of a suitable package. This would not only give them sufficient time to make the necessary preparations but also fetch them a good deal from the travel company they are booking their package with. There are packages offered for some specific times of the year when the schools and offices in the UK are closed. Christmas week and Easter weekend are the examples of such times when the Muslims of the country can embark on their journey to Makkah for fulfilling their dream of performing Umrah.

You can click here to know more about Umrah deals and how to get them while booking your packages for the lesser pilgrimage.

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.