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How Umrah Packages Can Be Made Affordable for UK Muslims

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Every year, millions of Muslims from different corners of the globe make their journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from their home countries to perform Umrah. This Islamic pilgrimage is also called the 'lesser pilgrimage' or the 'minor pilgrimage' when compared to Hajj, which is the major pilgrimage for all Muslims. The Hajj is performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, while Umrah can be performed at any time during the year. For every financially and physically capable Muslim, the major pilgrimage of Hajj is mandatory. The lesser pilgrimage is not compulsory, but since it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), it is held in high regard by the followers of Islam. Muslims residing in the United Kingdom have to travel a long distance from their place of residence to Makkah, the holy city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to accomplish their minor pilgrimage. This also involves a certain amount of cost, which may not be affordable for some of