Umrah is a holy pilgrimage for Muslims. Although it is not a religious obligation, yet hundreds of thousands of Muslims travel every year for performing the Sunnah. Umrah holds great rewards for pilgrims. It increases one’s health, eliminates poverty, removes sins, offers an opportunity to visit Haramain, goes for the Ziyarath of Holy Sites of Islam and also provides a fresh start of life. For this reason, people book their Umrah packages all inclusive and depart for the spiritual journey of a lifetime.
In Islam, it has been recommended for Muslims to follow-up on the performance of Umrah. Because it is one of the best ways to get closer to Allah Almighty. However, for only those who can afford it financially, physically and mentally (health-wise). As a matter of Fact, Umrah in Ramadan holds the reward of a Hajj!
Since umrah can be performed at any time of the year, people can easily choose the best time to travel for lesser pilgrimage.
Summer/Mid-year Vacations.
Summer vacations are one of the best times to go for Umrah but the weather is extremely hot during this time. Therefore, it remains best recommended for youngsters who are traveling alone because one is free from studies and work. Moreover, they also possess the bodily strength for withstanding the hot weather quite efficiently. The hotels are also affordable as well as flights. Thus, for young people traveling alone or with families, summer vacations are the best time.
Spring Season.
The spring season is quite pleasant. The crowd in haram isn’t huge. Weather is peace-giving. In short, it’s a mild season to travel for umrah.
The month of December.
December is the most comfortable time to go for a lesser pilgrimage. With a temperature averaging out between 16-25 Degrees Celsius, one doesn’t feel too tired or exhausted during the performance of holy rituals. Moreover, you can easily get luxury accommodation close to Haram at a very affordable rate. Transportation is easy. Thus, for elderly people or people gong with their families, December is the best season as the pilgrims are not too much in number there.
Ramadan.
Ramadan is crowned as the best month to go for Umrah. As it’s the closing of the umrah season as well as the reward of Umrah is much higher in Ramadan, Haram gets filled with a sea of pilgrims. Its one of the most crowded yet the most beautiful times to go for the performance of minor pilgrimage. The hotels, food, flights, transportation are usually a bit expensive. Therefore, if you are traveling alone or with a family, it’s the best time.
Right after Hajj ends.
As the hajj completes, it’s the opening of the Umrah season (from 1st of Moharram). Pilgrims that came for hajj return and not so many people are coming for umrah as it’s the start of the season. People in Haram are few in number as compared to other months. Hotel accommodations are present at half or even 30% of the actual price. Flights are discounted. Thus, remains one of the most peaceful time for Umrah performance.
These are some of the best months/time to go for umrah.
