Muslims all over the globe eagerly wait for their turn to perform umrah. Because not everyone has the strength to bear its expenses. You are one of the luckiest people on the planet if you can bear the expenses of Umrah.
Therefore you should be meticulous while preparing for your umrah journey. People often tend to make some mistakes like booking the wrong umrah package, which costs them later. In this article, we will cover 5 important things to look at while planning an umrah trip.
These things include the place where you will land, food and the best season to perform umrah, etc. These things are briefly explained below:
Best Season for Umrah
Though, every season is best considering the blessings of this holy trip. But during some seasons you can make the most of your umrah trip and get a chance to please your Allah.
Try to plan your umrah trip in holy months like Ramazan, safar, and rabi-ul-Awal. During these months, Allah showers his blessings upon his people and forgives the sinner. But during these months, there is an enormous crowd there to perform umrah.
Because people all over the globe want to spend the holy month of Ramadan in the most sacred place. Some people prefer planning their umrah in the December holidays, because of the pleasant weather. Apart from the weather, the mosques and holy sites are not as crowded. So, make sure to plan your umrah journey in these seasons to make the most of it.
Where to land in Saudi Arabia?
Pilgrims coming to Saudi Arabia either for umrah or hajj can enter Saudi Arabia through two airports. These two airports include Jeddah and Madinah International airport. You can choose where to land between the two airports.
There’s no airport in Makkah, so you can reach there directly. You’ll first land in either Jeddah or Medinah and then take a bus to reach Makkah. After landing in Jeddah or Medinah, you have two choices. Either you can choose to explore these cities or you can take a bus to Makkah. It depends on the type of umrah package, your time duration, etc.
Preparation for Obligatory Rituals
The next step is to perform the obligatory rituals of Umrah. There are four primary rituals of Umrah that are obligatory. These include Wearing Ihram, Tawaff, Sai, and Halq.
To perform umrah completely, you have to put on an ihram. There is a certain way to wear it and the directions have been given in Hadees. Tawaff is another obligatory ritual that directs you to circulate around the Kaaba 7 times.
During said, you have to walk to and fro between Marwa and Asfa. This ritual is in commemoration of Hazrat Hajra’s seek of water and patience. The last one Halq requires you to shave or cut a part of your hair.
If you perform these rituals, your umrah is done. You can choose to do as many umrahs as you can during your stay there.
Planning for Local Transport in Saudi Arabia
Though your package will cover your transportation needs, if you need to get local transport, the information can be valuable. There are local buses, taxis, and cars at your services in Saudi arabia.
As for the local uses, you will find a number of them in Saudi Arabia. Their fares are pretty cheap compared to other transport options.
You can hire a taxi to move you around the city. But their fares are expensive as compared to buses. But it is a good option for people who do not want to get on a bus full of people.
If you want to ride around the city yourself, then you can rent a car. YOu will get to see numerous ads around the city related to renting a car.
Planning your food items
Your umrah package covers your transportation, hotel, and food. So, you do not need to worry about the food. You will get them according to your umrah plan. The quality depends on what kind of hotel you’re staying in. If you’re staying in a five-star hotel, you will get high-quality food. Besides, if you want to try local foods, you can ask some locals and try them.
Imagine how glorious your umrah journey will become if an umrah package covers everything that is mentioned on this site. Al Hadi offers umrah packages ranging from cheap to premium umrah packages. You can contact us if you’re looking to buy an umrah package
