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 journey to Makkah arranged. The overall cost quoted by their travel agent was often not affordable for individuals with limited finances. As the tour operators or travel companies have increased in numbers across the world in recent times, the cost of packages has reduced to a great extent.

The cost of these packages can be reduced further by using any of the tried and tested ways used by the pilgrims today to reduce the overall cost of their journey to the holy city from their homes. One of them is booking the desired package several months in advance. However, before booking a package well in advance, they have to decide their date of departure from their home country and the number of days they would be spending in Makkah. Once they have decided the dates, they can go ahead and book their chosen package months earlier to have greater savings for their journey.

As internet usage has increased to a great extent and smartphones have become affordable than ever before, it has become quite easier for pilgrims to search for the best Umrah packages online using their phones. When they search for a package on any of the popular search engines, they would get many options to choose from in the search results. Before they go ahead and book their chosen package, they must also verify the authenticity of the tour operator offering the package. They must book only with a tour operator that has been authorised by the Hajj Ministry of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Registering on the websites of the tour operators that are known for offering the best rates on the packages for Umrah can also help pilgrims in getting a cost-effective package. Most of the tour operators come up with some attractive offers or special deals from time to time that reduce the cost of the packages by a considerable amount. Upon registering on their websites, the prospective pilgrims can stay updated on such offers in the form of alerts that are sent via emails or text messages.

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