Getting Umrah Package Deals Has Become Easier Than Before
Umrah is given special importance by Muslims across the world as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and rewards the pilgrim performing it with some spiritual benefits. It is often called the 'lesser pilgrimage' or the 'minor pilgrimage' in comparison with the major pilgrimage of Hajj, which is among Islam's five pillars. However, Umrah is not an obligation for Muslims when compared to Hajj. The major pilgrimage is compulsory for all physically and financially capable Muslims and must be performed at least once during their lifetime. Although the lesser pilgrimage is not obligatory for Muslims, it is highly recommended. Muslims living in the United Kingdom have to travel a long distance to the holy city of Makkah from their place of residence in the country in order to accomplish their minor pilgrimage. In recent times, the Umrah packages offered by the travel companies based in different parts of the UK have helped them in mak