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Umrah Packages Make The Lesser Pilgrimage Affordable

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Umrah is one of the Islamic pilgrimages that Muslims all over the world wish to undertake, although it is not compulsory when compared to the major pilgrimage of Hajj. It is mandatory for all the physically and financially capable Muslims to perform Hajj at least once in their lifetime. There are specific dates according to the Islamic calendar to perform Hajj, while the lesser pilgrimage of Umrah can be performed at any time during the year. In recent times, there are numerous travel companies or tour operators across the world that give Muslims the chance to perform their lesser pilgrimage with a range of budget-friendly packages. Muslims residing in the United Kingdom need a certain budget to make the journey to Makkah from their homes in the country in order to accomplish this lesser pilgrimage. There are some tour operators specialising in the religious tours of Hajj and Umrah that provide cheap Umrah packages for Muslims in the country who have a limited budget. B

An Umrah in January Offers Great Convenience for UK Muslims

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It is the dream of numerous Muslims around the world to visit the holy city of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform their Umrah. This Islamic pilgrimage is also known among many of them as the 'minor pilgrimage' or the 'lesser pilgrimage' as the major pilgrimage is the Hajj. It is one of Islam's five pillars and an obligation for all those Muslims who are healthy and financially capable of undertaking the journey. Umrah is not obligatory, but it is considered important as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The chances for Umrah January offer for Muslims residing in the United Kingdom are utilised by many of them to make their journey to Makkah for performing the lesser pilgrimage. One of the best aspects of this month is that while it is extremely cold in the UK during this time of the year, January is very pleasant in Makkah for Muslims coming for their minor pilgrimage from countries of northern Europe. This gives

UK Muslims Can Now Book Umrah Packages with Ease

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Umrah is also known among many of the Muslims across the world as the ‘minor pilgrimage’ or the ‘lesser pilgrimage’. The major pilgrimage in Islam and also one of its five pillars is the Hajj, which is an obligation for all financially capable and able-bodied Muslims. Umrah is not compulsory, but since it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), many Muslims dream of performing this pilgrimage by visiting the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. There is no specific time for accomplishing the minor pilgrimage, but the Hajj is performed only in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. For many of the Muslims residing in the United Kingdom, the journey from their place of residence to Makkah is quite expensive. However, the cheap Umrah packages offered by various travel companies in the UK have given them some hope. Today, they can book any of such packages and accomplish their dream of performing the lesser pilgrimage. Many of the travel companies or tour operators that

Visit Important Islamic Sites with November Umrah Packages

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The autumn month of November in Makkah has a relatively pleasant weather and is favourable for Muslims who arrive in this city from different parts of the world to perform their Umrah. This Islamic pilgrimage is also known as the ‘lesser pilgrimage’ or the ‘minor pilgrimage’, often in comparison with Hajj, which is the major pilgrimage. Rainfall also occurs during this time of the year in the holy city of Makkah, but it is often scant. The packages for the lesser pilgrimage offered by many of the travel companies based in the UK for this month give the country’s Muslims the chance to perform Umrah. They can also visit the important sites during their stay in the holy city. An Umrah in November allows UK Muslims to visit Masjid-e-Taneem, which is located at a distance of about 5 miles from the Holy Kaabah. This particular mosque is also known as Masjid-e-Ayesha, as it is the place where Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) wife Ayesha (May Allah be pleased with her) ha

Why an Umrah in January is Recommended for UK Muslims

It is a dream of numerous Muslims living in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world to accomplish their Umrah by embarking on a memorable journey to the holy city of Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This Islamic pilgrimage is also known as the ‘minor pilgrimage’ or the ‘lesser pilgrimage’, as the major pilgrimage is the Hajj. The minor pilgrimage can be accomplished within a few hours as it involves lesser rituals as compared to the major pilgrimage. Upon choosing a suitable time of the year to perform Umrah, the Muslims residing in the UK can perform all these rituals with greater convenience. Makkah has a hot desert climate, which means that this city is extremely hot during the summers. The weather in this city can be relatively pleasant during winters. This is the reason why Muslims living in the countries of Northern Europe prefer going to Makkah in the month of January when the daytime temperatures are extremely pleasant. The opportunities for Umrah January