Umrah is such a pilgrimage of Islam that can be performed at any time of the year. Let it be summer or winter, working days or holidays – you can get an umrah visa issued anytime, anywhere. Every year, hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims from all across the globe keep on arriving for the holy rituals. They come to Makkah, Visit Haramain, Offer Prayers and also go for Ziyarath. All of this is done to achieve a single goal; pleasing the creator Allah Almighty and asking him for forgiveness.
Umrah holds infinitely many rewards and bounties for the pilgrims. That’s why despite being a voluntary i.e. Sunnah Ibadah, its significance is no less than that of Hajj i.e. a Fardh Ibadah).
Travelling for Umrah; Which month of the year is best?
Travelling for Umrah solely depends upon a person’s own preferences. What time of the year best suits his/her needs? As one has to consider everything from work/study life to travel expenses and accommodation management. However, sometimes of the year are regarded as more rewarding for performing umrah while others are quite relaxed in terms of the number of people present in Haramain.
Here are the best months of the year to perform umrah
1. The month of Ramadan.
The month of Ramadan has great religious importance in Islam. It’s the month during which Allah Almighty multiplies the reward of every good deed performed for a believer, up to his will. It’s the month during which Muslims observe daily fasts for a total of 29/30 days. It’s also the month in which the Holy Quran was first revealed to the Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) i.e. beginning of Islam.
Though Umrah in Ramadan is highly rewarding; equivalent to hajj, but the number of people present in Haramain is enormous. Usually, it’s expensive to travel for umrah in Ramadan considering the large number of people travelling at the same time as well as more demand for quality accommodation and flying services. Yet, the rewards that it holds for pilgrims is unparalleled.
So, if you are travelling alone, with friends or even family, Ramadan is one of the busiest yet most rewarding time for Umrah performance.
2. December.
The month of December is quite relaxed in regard to Umrah performance. The weather is suitable for families to go for umrah; neither too hot nor too cold. In addition, due to the lesser number of people travelling for umrah, there’s an abundance of Cheap Hajj and Umrah Packages. Hotel and travel costs are also discounted, thanks to the holiday season. All in all, you can get quite a luxury travel experience for Umrah in an affordable budget. However, keep in mind that the sole purpose of umrah is nothing but supplication to Allah Almighty.
So, if you are travelling with elderly, differently-abled people or even families, December is the best time for Umrah performance.
To conclude, travelling for umrah depends on a person’s own choice i.e. there’s no religious or travel restriction in this regard.