How to Make Umrah Packages Much More Affordable
Pilgrims who perform the Islamic pilgrimage of Umrah by visiting the holy city of Makkah benefit immensely from the spiritual rewards that it brings for them. Although the greatest pilgrimage and one of Islam's five pillars is Hajj, Umrah also has its own special importance, as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is also called the 'lesser pilgrimage' or the 'minor pilgrimage' by many Muslims across the world. This pilgrimage can be performed at any time during the year and involves lesser rituals when compared to the major pilgrimage, Hajj. Over the past couple of decades, this pilgrimage has become both cost-effective and hassle-free owing to the Umrah packages offered by numerous travel companies or tour operators that specialise in the Islamic religious tours. There was a time when Muslims residing in countries far from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had to depend on a reliable travel agent in their neighbourhood to have their jour