How to Book Umrah Packages in UK with Attractive Offers

There are over 3 million Muslims residing in the United Kingdom today and many of them dream of performing Umrah, which is one of the pilgrimages in Islam. It is also called the 'lesser pilgrimage' or 'minor pilgrimage', as the major pilgrimage in Islam is Hajj. There are some differences in both these pilgrimages. To begin with, the major pilgrimage is compulsory for all physically and financially capable Muslims and must be performed at least once in their lifetime. Although there is no such obligation with regards to Umrah, it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and therefore of great importance among Muslims worldwide. 

Over the years, the Umrah packages UK tour operators provide for Muslims living in the country has helped many of them fulfil their lesser pilgrimage. There was a time when Muslims of the UK had to depend on a local travel agent to get their journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arranged. During those days the cost involved in making the journey to the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia was not something that most of the country's Muslims could afford. Today, the UK tour operators specialising in the Islamic religious tours of Hajj and Umrah provide packages that have made Umrah much more affordable for many.

Such packages can be made even more cost-effective with the help of some popular and effective methods. One of them is to book any of the packages offered by the tour operators several months earlier. Most of the travel companies or tour operators provide excellent discounts on the packages that are booked well in advance. Before going ahead with their booking, Muslims of the UK must decide their date of departure as well as the number of days they wish to spend in the holy city much earlier. Once they have the details ready, they can book their desired package in advance and get a considerable amount of discount.

Another great way to get some good deals on packages for the lesser pilgrimage is by comparing the best ones available online. Today, there are many tour operators that provide such packages but not everyone offers the cost-effective ones. Muslims residing in the UK who wish to perform their Umrah can compare the packages offered at the lowest costs and then select one that suits their budget. However, before booking the package it is absolutely necessary to verify whether the tour operator providing the package is authorised by the Hajj and Umrah Ministry of Saudi Arabia.

Signing up on websites of the best tour operators in the UK would help Muslims living in the country to receive alerts on some attractive deals and special offers released by them from time to time. Once they register on such sites, they would get notified about the deals or offers through emails or text messages. Every offer or deal usually expires after a particular date and it is essential that the prospective pilgrims make their booking as soon as such offers are made available.