Important Tips for Your Umrah Journey.

Posted by Ady Grewal on February 12th, 2020

Umrah is a sacred journey that often remains referred to as Minor Pilgrimage. Every year, Tens of Millions of Muslims from all around the world undertake the performance of this Sunnah of our Prophet (SAWW). Since such a humongous amount of people is travelling with umrah package from UK and other countries, efficient travel experience is necessary for everyone. While management of these pilgrims is not a problem for Saudi Authorities yet minor inconveniences might come your way.

For the very reason, here are a few important tips for your umrah journey.

Study and Prepare Well.

The first thing to do when embracing the journey of Umrah is to prepare yourself for it. That includes both in mental, and physical terms. In this regard, you must study a lot of books on the rituals of umrah; How, When, and Where to perform them? Alternatively, watching informative/documentary videos in this regard is a much simpler and easy option. As far as physical preparation is concerned, add walking/running to your daily workout routine. Because you would have to walk long distances there as part of rituals. So, it is better to make your body get used to it.

Make your trip reservations easy.

Managing your travel needs/requirements must not be your headache. Therefore, hire the services of a professional travel agent. Leave the hassle of visa, hotel, flights, and transportation bookings to your agent and relax. Make sure that you buy your umrah package from a credible agency only. So that your entire Umrah travel trip might remain insured and safe.

Travel with essential supplies only.

The less you carry, the more organized you will be – the golden rule of international travel. Therefore, only pack your travel essentials. That includes;

• A proper file of all your documents with a separate backup copy.
• Sufficient sets of clothing (2x Ihram and 3x Kurta Pyjamas).
• Necessary Toiletries.
• A Mobile phone, Laptop, and a charger.
• A couple of pairs of comfortable footwear.
• Some local currency (SAR) and debit/credit card(s) as well.
• A waist bag.
• Umbrella and some medications.

Be mindful of your health and safety.

When you are present among millions of people that have come there from every part of the world, health and safety become critical. For which, get yourself properly vaccinated. Rely on healthy eating only. Keep yourself hydrated enough. When in haram, take good care of your personal and oral hygiene. So, your environment might become safe for you as well as for others.

Respect everyone’s privacy.

There are hundreds of thousands of people in Masjid-al-haram. They will differ with you in terms of their opinions, views, habits, cultures, personalities, traditions, and languages. Despite all that, be respectful to everyone. Neither mock nor harm anyone; physically or mentally. Never indulge yourself in matters that don’t concern you. Be careful of everyone else’s personal space and privacy.

These tips will help you make your umrah trip safe, comfortable and memorable for you. Especially during the crowed times of Ramadan and the last 10 days of Ramadan umrah packages 2020.