Umrah Deals

An Islamic pilgrimage undertaken by millions of Muslims from different corners of the world every year, Umrah is also referred to as 'lesser pilgrimage' by many. The major pilgrimage in Islam is Hajj, which is among the five pillars of the religion and an obligation for all physically and financially capable Muslims. While the major pilgrimage is performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, the lesser pilgrimage can be performed at any time of the year and is usually accomplished within a few hours. Umrah is held in high regard by Muslims all over the world as it is Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) Sunnah. More than two decades ago, the Muslims living in countries far from Saudi Arabia had to depend on a travel agent near their homes to get the journey to Makkah arranged. Often, the overall cost of the journey went beyond their budgets and they were forced to put off their plans of performing the lesser pilgrimage. However, things have changed today with so many t...

Many of the Muslims residing in various corners of the world make their journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the Islamic pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah. While the former is one of Islam's five pillars and an obligation for all able-bodied and financially capable Muslims, the latter is not compulsory and is often referred to as the 'lesser pilgrimage'. Although it is not obligatory, the lesser pilgrimage has a special significance in Islam as it is the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It involves lesser rituals than the major pilgrimage of Hajj and is usually completed within a few hours. This pilgrimage can be performed at any time of the year. The very first requirement for performing Umrah is to enter the state of 'Ihram' or the 'pure state'. This is achieved by putting on the pilgrim's garments. There are designated places in the vicinity of Makkah called 'Meeqat' where the pilgrims enter their state of ihra...