January Umrah Packages Help Pilgrims Visit Sacred Mountains
Many of the Muslims residing in various corners of the world make their journey to the holy city of Makkah every year to perform their Umrah. It is one of the Islamic pilgrimages, which has a special significance in Islam as it is Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) Sunnah. Although it is not compulsory as compared to the major pilgrimage of Hajj, it is highly recommended and is known as the 'lesser pilgrimage'. As it involves lesser rituals, Umrah can be accomplished within a few hours. It can also be performed at any time of the year in contrast to Hajj, which is performed in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. January is the month when Makkah experiences a pleasant climate and this is the reason why many Muslims, especially those living in countries of Northern Europe prefer this time of the year for fulfilling their dream of performing the lesser pilgrimage. The January Umrah packages offered by most of the tour operators make their journey to the holy city easy and ...