How Packages for Umrah Can Be Booked at Lower Costs
The Islamic pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah are undertaken by Muslims living in different parts of the world by making a journey to the holy city of Makkah from their place of residence. Both of these pilgrimages require pilgrims to enter the state of 'ihram' or the 'pure state' by wearing the prescribed clothing. Hajj is one of Islam's five pillars and is compulsory for all the Muslims who are able-bodied and can bear the expenses involved in making the pilgrimage. It is performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the last month according to the Islamic calendar. In recent times, many tour operators or travel companies offering packages for performing Umrah have come up in different parts of the world. This has given many Muslims the chance to fulfil their dream of accomplishing this pilgrimage, which is also known as the 'lesser pilgrimage'. These packages are made available today on the websites of the tour operators and are classified ac