How to Book Umrah Packages in December and Other Months

For Muslims across the world, the Islamic pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah are of great significance. Hajj is one of Islam's five pillars and an obligation for all those who are financially and physically capable of undertaking the journey to Makkah. It must be performed by them at least once during their lifetime. Umrah is not obligatory but is highly recommended. After all, it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and a great opportunity for a Muslim to earn great spiritual rewards. This is the reason why Muslims from different parts of the globe embark on their journey to the holy city in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, which is also referred to as the 'lesser pilgrimage'.

In recent times, the journey to Makkah is made affordable and hassle-free with the help of packages offered by tour operators that specialise in the Islamic religious tours. The packages are also available for certain months or some special seasons during the year. While these tour operators offer Umrah packages in Ramadan, they also have packages for December, January, March, and other months of the year. This gives several choices for all those who wish to fulfil their dream of performing Umrah. According to their convenience, they can choose a package for a suitable time of the year and after considering their overall budget.

Some of the tour operators are known for offering cheap Umrah packages that help the prospective pilgrims in saving more for their journey to Makkah. The pilgrims can utilise the amount saved on such packages to shop for souvenirs and to visit the important Islamic sites in and around the holy city. In order to save more on their desired package, they can also choose to book several months in advance. However, they must decide their date of departure and the number of days that they wish to spend in Makkah before going ahead with the booking.

The month of December can be an ideal time for Muslims living in countries of Northern Europe to perform their lesser pilgrimage. Many of the prospective pilgrims residing in these nations are always on the lookout for Umrah packages in December for this reason. One of the greatest factors that makes this time of the year ideal for them to perform the lesser pilgrimage is the climate. While the weather in their home countries is extremely cold in December, the climate of Makkah would be highly pleasant for them.

Among the prospective pilgrims, there are some who do not have any budget concerns. They can go for the high-end packages, which usually include flights of the leading airlines and accommodations that are arranged in the elegant 5-star hotels of Makkah. Most of these hotels are located very close to Masjid al-Haram, which gives pilgrims great convenience in getting to the holy mosque and performing all the rituals with complete peace of mind. As these hotels are equipped with the latest facilities, the pilgrims staying in them would have truly memorable stays.

For Muslims residing in the United Kingdom, there is a wide range of packages available for Umrah from UK provided by tour operators authorised by Saudi Arabia's Hajj Ministry.

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