How Umrah in January is Convenient for the UK Muslims





Umrah, also known as the lesser pilgrimage or the minor pilgrimage, is undertaken by Muslims across the world by visiting the holy city of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from their place of residence. It is not an obligation for them when compared to Hajj, which is the major pilgrimage and among the five pillars of Islam. However, it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and has a special significance in Islam. This is the reason why numerous Muslims residing in various corners of the world make their journey to Makkah for fulfilling their dream of performing the lesser pilgrimage.

Makkah has a hot desert climate, which means that the summers in this part of the world are extremely hot with daytime temperatures exceeding 40-Degree Celsius. January is one of the months when the weather is relatively pleasant in the holy city. The temperatures rarely exceed the limit of 38-Degree Celsius and there are possibilities of rain in this month. For this reason, many of the prospective pilgrims residing in the United Kingdom choose to book their January Umrah packages to accomplish their minor pilgrimage in this month. In order to make sure that they have a hassle-free journey, it is advisable for UK Muslims to book their packages with one of the reliable tour operators or travel companies.

Over the years, many travel companies or tour operators providing the religious tours of Hajj and Umrah have come up in various parts of the UK. Today, the Muslims living in the country have several options when it comes to tour operators or packages for performing their lesser pilgrimage. So, when they want to book their January Umrah packages, the UK Muslims can simply browse through the packages offered by any of the reliable travel companies online and choose the one that suits their budget.

An Umrah in January can be a pleasant experience for Muslims of the UK as they can accomplish their lesser pilgrimage in the presence of a comfortable weather. This is especially true in the case of Muslims residing in the northern parts of Europe, as the month of January is characterised by a chilly weather in their home countries. Embarking on a journey to Makkah during this time of the year also allows UK Muslims to move away from the extremely cold climate of their home country and perform Umrah amidst Makkah’s pleasant environs.

It is always recommended that the Muslims living in the UK book their packages for the month of January well in advance. As there are many prospective pilgrims in the country who intend to perform their Umrah during this time of the year, the cost of packages can increase considerably as the departure dates come closer. Besides, booking early would help them in getting more savings for their journey, which can be utilised during their time spent in the holy city for buying souvenirs or while exploring the important Islamic sites. The confirmed bookings would also take away much of their worries.

You can read on to know more about Umrah packages and how UK Muslims can have greater savings upon booking them.


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