Booking Easter Umrah Packages is Made Easier in Recent Times

Umrah is one of the important pilgrimages performed by numerous Muslims by visiting the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. It is often called the 'lesser pilgrimage' as the major pilgrimage is Hajj, which is also among Islam's five pillars. Hajj is performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, the last month in the Islamic calendar, while the lesser pilgrimage can be performed at any time during the year. The major pilgrimage is an obligation for all Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey. Umrah is not obligatory but is highly recommended as it is Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) Sunnah.

The Easter Umrah packages offered by many tour operators in the United Kingdom give Muslims residing in the country an opportunity to fulfil their dream of performing the lesser pilgrimage. As almost all the offices and educational institutions in the UK are closed during Easter holidays, it gives Muslims of the country a chance to embark on their journey to Makkah for performing their Umrah. There are some who have the concerns of budget while planning their dates for the pilgrimage. However, they can reduce the overall cost of their journey by booking their desired package several months in advance.

Another factor that can be a cause of concern while visiting the holy city for an Umrah in Easter is its hot desert climate. During the summer season, the temperatures in this part of the world can be extremely hot and quite uncomfortable especially for the pilgrims coming from countries of Northern Europe. They can pack cotton clothes for their stay in Makkah and keep themselves hydrated while in the holy city by drinking plenty of water. Upon taking care of these aspects, the pilgrims from the UK can make their journey to Makkah truly memorable.

Muslims of the UK who are not concerned about budgets can book one of the high-end packages for performing their Umrah in Easter. Such packages are placed in the 5-star category on many of the websites of the tour operators or travel companies specialising in Islamic religious tours of Hajj and Umrah. The prospective pilgrims who book these packages get to enjoy a luxurious stay in one of the 5-star hotels in the city. Many of these hotels are located close to the Masjid al-Haram, which gives pilgrims staying in them great convenience in getting to the holy mosque and performing all the rituals with complete peace of mind.

Before booking any of the packages, it must be verified whether the tour operator or travel company has been authorised by the Hajj Ministry of Saudi Arabia. Only the travel agents or tour operators authorised by the Ministry of Hajj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, are legally permitted to offer the packages. Although there are many tour operators in the UK offering packages for Umrah, not all may be authorised by the Saudi Hajj Ministry. Muslims of the country who wish to perform Umrah must verify the authenticity of the tour operator before they go ahead and book their desired package.

The Umrah packages UK travel companies or tour operators provide can be easily booked online in recent times.

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.