Tips for your first time Umrah travel

 After the obligatory Hajj pilgrimage, Umrah is the second and only and most sacred pilgrimage of the Islamic faith. Umrah is also referred to as the ‘lesser pilgrimage’ or ‘minor pilgrimage’ because it isn’t a religious obligation but a Sunnah of our Holy Prophet (SAWW) to offer Umrah rituals. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Muslims keep on arriving in the holy land for the rituals of minor pilgrimage through Islamic Travel Offers Cheap Hajj and Umrah Packages. 

It remains the dream of every believer to be able to go on this sacred sunnah pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. The reason being the infinite rewards and bounties it holds for pilgrims, which are no less than that of Hajj.  

Here are some of the tips to know about umrah for the first time.

Pre-plan your entire Umrah trip.

At the time when you are searching for a reliable Umrah travel package, always choose and hire the one that not only best suits your budget but also caters to all of your requirements. You can think about all the possible facilities you want to have in your travel package; the type of travel and accommodation facilities you want, transportation, etc., and specify it all to your agent. Thus, it’s better to look for Umrah packages that are pre-planned by your travel agent i.e., inclusive of flights, accommodations, and other required facilities i.e., all in one. 

The more you plan, the better your pilgrimage’s travel arrangements will be. Therefore, it's advised that you prepare yourself physically, spiritually as well as emotionally for this holy journey beforehand.

Hire a certified umrah travel agent.

Ensure that your Umrah travel agent/operator not only remains authorized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudia Arabia but also possesses the local licenses to operate its business. Also, checking for the membership certificates of the company is a better option. You must always compare different umrah travel packages of different agents before making your final buying decision. 

Learn about the rules of Umrah.

Before your departure to the kingdom of Saudia Arabia, take out some time for learning about the rules and regulations imposed for a pilgrim in the state of Ihram. Familiarize yourself with the prohibitions, permissions, and things to avoid while on the holy journey of Umrah. Learn in detail about the rituals of Umrah, their importance, and their origin. That’s the only way you’ll be able to perform Tawaf, Sayee, and Taqsir rituals properly. Also, learn about the specific prayers that a pilgrim needs to recite during the performance of these holy rituals.

Travel for Ziyarath.

When you have performed all of your Umrah rituals, you’ll still have plenty of time to spend in the kingdom (as your visa permits). Therefore, it is advised that you travel for Ziyarath of the holy sites in the region. For instance, the famous Ziyarath sites include the cave of Hira, Masjid-e-Ayesha (RA), the cave of Saur, Jabal-e-Rehmat, Jannat-ul-Baqi, Masjid-e-Jinn, and many others.

So, these are some of the tips for first-time umrah travelers.