How December Umrah Packages Help Muslims Residing In the UK

The holy city of Makkah features a hot desert climate, which means that the summer temperatures can go beyond the level of 40-Degree Celsius during the daytime. At night, the temperatures can drop to about 30-Degree Celsius. Makkah does not get much rainfall, but there are times when the chances of heavy rains increase and so does the threat of flooding. The most severe flood in the 20th century occurred in the year 1942, which prompted the Saudi government to construct dams. Winters in Makkah are pleasant for those arriving in the city from European countries but can be uncomfortably cold for those from the tropical regions.

An Umrah in December is always suitable for people from the European countries, as they can complete all the rituals comfortably in the presence of a pleasant winter climate. Many of the Muslims residing in the United Kingdom always look forward to performing their Umrah during the last month of the year owing to this reason. It is one of the pilgrimages that the able-bodied and financially capable Muslims across the world undertake. Also known as the minor pilgrimage or the lesser pilgrimage, it is not obligatory compared to the major pilgrimage of Hajj. However, it is of great significance in Islam as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Muslims of the UK can accomplish their lesser pilgrimage in this month of the year with the help of December Umrah packages offered by various travel companies based in the country that provide the Islamic religious tours. Gone are the days when Muslims of the country did not have many tour operators providing such journeys. Over the years, many travel companies offering the religious tours of Hajj and Umrah have come up in different parts of the country, which has given the UK Muslims different options to choose from.

Such variety of choices allows Muslims living in the UK to book their December Umrah packages with any of the reliable tour operators or travel companies. While planning their lesser pilgrimage during this time of the year, they must consider the best dates when they can embark on their journey without any worries. Usually, the last week of December is the best time to visit the holy city of Makkah for performing Umrah, as the offices and educational institutions are closed in the UK for Christmas celebrations in this week.

Different kinds of packages are available with the travel companies of UK for the lesser pilgrimage, based on the overall cost and the facilities offered. The packages that are priced lower often do not include flights, but they offer accommodations in the elegant hotels of Makkah. Such packages are suitable for those with limited budgets. The high-end packages include flights of the leading airlines as well as stays in five-star hotels located close to the Masjid al-Haram. For those who do not have any problems with budgets, these packages provide access to world-class facilities as well as greater convenience in visiting the holy mosque.

You can find detailed information about January Umrah packages here.

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.