Understanding Hajj and Umrah
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. Hajj is obligatory upon all Muslims who possess the physical and economic ability to fulfill such. The mandatory pilgrimage which takes place during a particular period in the month of Dhul Hijjah, which is last month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Umrah can be performed at any time of year and is the so-called lesser pilgrimage in Islam, which may be carried out on non-Hajj days. Unlike Hajj, Umrah is not a religious obligation but performing it is of significant spiritual benefit. Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) encouraged Muslims to perform Umrah more often.
Both pilgrimages carry sacred rites at the holy spots in Makkah. Such acts of adoration cleanse the spirit, fortify conviction, and draw worshippers nearer to Allah. It is a transformation that millions of Muslims experience every year.
Our Complete Package Range
We provide complete pilgrimage packages dealing with all the aspects of your journey. Our packages are turn key to take away all the worries and let you concentrate simply on your worship and spiritual development.
Hajj Packages UK
That’s why our Hajj packages deals with everything, to make this experience the most memorable journey of your lifetime. We know that Hajj is a logistical gymnastics as well as an exercise in precise timing. Everything has to be in place the whole way through for it to flow.
Shifting Hajj Packages
The Shifting Hajj Deals consists of stay in both Arafat and Mina with a block tent system super arranged. You shuttle between holy sites on the traditional Hajj timetable. This is a budget package of pure and authentic pilgrimage with all amenities.
Non-Shifting Hajj Packages
Non-Shifting Hajj Packages you will be accommodated in good hotels around Haram for the duration of your stay. Subsequent daily transport to Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah on days of obligation. This is a far more comfortable and convenient alternative, particularly for elderly pilgrims or those traveling in family groups.
All of our Hajj packages are accompanied by guidance from scholars. They assist you in doing the right thing each step of the way, based on Islamic instruction. You get pre-departure training explaining all aspects of your way to Hajj.
Umrah Packages UK
With our Umrah packages you can travel in any month you wish to. Select among an economy, standard or premium offering based on your budget and needs.
Short Stay Umrah
7-10 day Short Stay Umrah packages are cheapest in price. Umrah for UK Muslims who do not have too much time on their hands. These shortened services feature core liturgy and allow for worship.
Extended Umrah
The longer term umrah packages are between 14 to 30 day and let you delve deeper in spiritual rituals. There’s extra time to pray, read Quran, and reflect. Most pilgrims stay for longer periods to obtain maximum spiritual benefits.
Ramadan Umrah
Ramadan Umrah packages are offering excellent way to earn spiritual rewards during the holy month of Islam. Performing Umrah during Ramadan is equal to Hajj, says what authentic hadith. Early booking is recommended on these popular packages.
Family Hajj Umrah Packages
When it comes to family travel, comfort and convenience are two things we shouldn’t trade in. Our family deals cater for children as well the oldies! We book adjoining rooms, offer child-friendly facilities, and make sure the wheelchair services are available if necessary.
Families are prioritised and given support from start to finish. We work directly to coordinate group blocks, handling multi-room bookings and any necessary family requests quickly.
Group Hajj Umrah Packages
Our specialized groups offers are suitable for friends’ groups, mosque attendants, or other religious and secular institutions. Groups of more than 10 pilgrims traveling together will receive a discount.
Group rates come with exclusive coordinators to handle every aspect of your group. Your group will be the only one inside the vehicle. Group prayers and religious seminars make spiritual warmth in the bodies as well as in the hearts.
What’s Included in Our Packages
Each package offers full service to cater all your trip needs during Hajj. We’re all about full transparency, so you know just what you get from the get-go.
Return Flights
From big UK airports such as London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow we’ll book your flights. Our partners airlines in this section include British Airways, Saudi Airlines and Emirates etc. You select direct link or connection connections, depending on availability and your budget.
Arrival and departure timings coincide perfectly with your check in/check out to your hotel accommodation. We take care of all bookings confirmations, seat choices, and luggage limits. Such rescheduling is notified straight away.
Travel Formalities Processing
Applying for a Saudi Travel Formalities has certain requirements and restrictions. Our professional Travel Formalities team deals with all paperwork, checking and submission of documents. You just have to provide the necessary documents and then we’ll do the rest.
We monitor the progress of your application regularly and keep you updated at each stage. We are successful at such an extraordinarily high success rate due to our many years of experience and familiarity on the ground with Saudi officials. There is emergency Travel Formalities service for those who need to travel on no less than an urgent basis.
Hotel Accommodations
Where you are during Hajj and Umrah makes a big difference. We have tie ups with good hotels that are close to Haram, in Makkah and Madinah. The holy mosque is within walking distance, thus saving time and energy for worship.
Economy Hotels
Our Economy Hotels offer neat, comfortable rooms with basic facilities. Then again, these 3-star hotels are great in terms of quality. The majority are located 500-1000m from Haram.
Standard Hotels
Standard Hotels are above average 3-star hotels with comfortable rooms and good facilities. Rooms generally are larger with nicer views and better amenities. The distance from Haram is generally between 200 – 500 meters.
Premium Hotels
Premium Hotels offer high degree of luxury in a 5-star ambience. Many feature direct views of Haram from your room. Some buildings are directly connected to the mosque via underground passageways. Deluxe hotels are within 100 to 300 meters from Haram.
All hotels have daily housekeeping service, WiFi, air conditioning and a prayer room. Most offer buffet dining options, laundry services and 24-hour room service.
Ground Transportation
All of your transportation is taken care of in this comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. You will be met on your arrival, given an airport transfer and guided through departure. Inter-City travel of Makkah vs Madinah is by State-of-Art Coaches driven by experienced drivers.
There is organized transportation during Hajj, and you are bused in routine to Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. The drivers know the routes, the schedules and logistics so well. There’s no navigation to fret over or chance of missing any rituals.
24/7 Support Services
Our support staff is available 24/7 at every stage of your journey. Pre-departure queries and booking changes are managed by staff in the UK. Local representative in Makkah and Madinah for emergency assistance.
Emergency contact numbers link you to assistance immediately. If you encounter health problems, lost items or any other problems our team acts fast. Multilingual capability offers a clear line of communication in English, Urdu and Arabic.
Expert Religious Guidance
Experienced and well versed Islamic scholars accompany the group packages for authentic advice. They describe the significance of each ritual and make sure you do everything right. Pre-departure workshops help get you in the right headspace and receive spiritual guidance before you head off.
Your scholars are present for questions and clarification during your Holy Pilgrimage. This spiritual underpinning, particularly for the first-time Haj traveler unfamiliar with the ritual, is invaluable.
Why Choose Aqdas Travel
Trust is the hallmark of our business with all pilgrims. This trust has been built on the bedrock of our record and service to the Muslim community.
ATOL Protection
All of our package holidays are ATOL protected under the law, so your money is safe. This government sponsored program provides secure financial coverage for your scheduled travel. If there are any problems with our work, you’re fully covered and guaranteed a refund.
The ATOL Certificate confirms our membership of the highest industry standards. This level of protection is available only through licensed, professional agencies.
Licensed and Registered
We possess full endorsement with UK travel association and Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Our registrations demonstrates our authenticity and abidance to all of the laws. You may check our reputation through official channels.
Being legal means we are bound by rules meant to protect the rights and safety of pilgrims. Your journey fulfils all official points without trouble.
Years of Experience
What we do is based on decades and decades of industry experience. We have successfully catered to thousands of UK Muslims and learnt from every journey. This collective knowledge enables us to predict and proactively mitigate challenges before they happen.
Our team knows both British standards and Saudi procedures inside out. This double expertise helps inter cultural differences disappear and guarantees a fluent pilgrimage.
Transparent Pricing
Then no surprises fees you later. At booking time, every cost is itemized. What you see is what you get, and there are no hidden charges.
We offer transparency; we detail exactly where your money goes. This is honest and that honesty builds confidence, as well as enables us to plan accordingly. For any necessary price adjustments we notify it at once with full explanation.
Customer Testimonials
Real pilgrims review their experiences openly on unbiased reality platforms. Their word-of-mouth comments are probably a better representation of the service we provide than any advertising. High satisfaction and positive feedback indicate a steady track record of success.
We also receive 2nd timers (and more) and just as many referrals from friends and family. Our repeat business and word-of-mouth growth testify to our reliability.
Booking Your Hajj Umrah Package
It only takes a few minutes to begin your pilgrimage booking with our easy process. We made everything to be as convenient for you and transparent for you.
Step 1: Browse Packages
Visit aqdastravel.co.uk to find out the types of packages available. Filter your search by pilgrimage type, travel date, duration and budget. Descriptions are provided about what is inside each package.
Weigh alternatives in head-to-head comparisons to find your perfect fit. No responsibility to make an instant decision.
Step 2: Contact Our Team
Contact by phone, email or form inquiry. Our travel specialists will get back to you within 24 hours with a personalized quote and suggestions.
We go over your personal requests, wish lists and any unique requests. This free consultation makes sure that we recommend the most appropriate package for you.
Step 3: Customize Your Package
Every pilgrim has unique needs. We tailor than to suit you perfectly. Switch hotels, add days and opt for additional stops, change as much as you want!
Personalization means that you get what you want, and don’t have to pay for anything extra. Your package becomes truly personal.
Step 4: Secure Your Booking
A low deposit reserves your space right away. We provide a range of policies that can split payments over affordable monthly instalments. Non-interest bearing terms comply with Shariya/Islamic banking principles.
You receive a confirmation email with full details of your itinerary. Your official confirmation comes next.
Step 5: Pre-Departure Preparation
We offer in-depth test prep material that has everything you need to prepare. Checklists help you pack and prepare all needed documents.
Briefings before departure provide details about arrival at the airport, accommodation and useful contacts. Before you leave, you are more ready and excited.
Best Times for Hajj and Umrah
The time you choose to embark on the journey is an important factor in your Hajj experience. Once you have the knowledge about seasonal movement trends, it aides in your decision making.
Hajj Season
Umrah can be performed through out the year while Hajj is limited to specific days in Dhul Hijjah. These dates progress annually earlier towards the start of Ramadan by about 10-11 days according to the lunar Islamic calendar. Reservations should be made 6-12 months in advance since there are only a small number available and they get snapped up quickly!
Prices go through the roof in Hajj season due to higher costs, heavy demand. Be the first one to get the lowest prices and best choice of hotels.
Ramadan Umrah
The umrah in Ramadan is a source of great spiritual benefits. But this time of year brings the heaviest crowds and priciest tickets. Hotels and flights are fully booked months in advance.
We suggest booking Ramadan Umrah packages at least 8-12 months in advance. This offers you availability and also secures fares at a good price before they increase any further.
Winter Umrah (December-February)
Moderate climate in the holiest month of Rabi-ul-awwal makes winter best for Umrah. Temperatures are ideal for outdoor ceremonies. But UK school holidays push demand up for the December and February half-term.
Book 3-4 months in advance for winter travel, particularly if you’re traveling and it is UK holidays.
Summer Umrah (June-August)
The summer brings the cheap Umrah packages. Temperatures are high, but air-conditioning keeps indoor spaces cool. Smaller crowds allow more personal space during ceremonies.
Pilgrims on a budget can get stunning value in the summer. Reserve 2-3 months in advance for best availability.
Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November)
These shoulder seasons strike a nice balance between weather, crowds and cost. The temperatures remain mild, neither too hot nor too cold. Volume is kept reasonable, and demand isn’t hard to satisfy.
It is most suitable for pilgrimages from spring to autumn, when the weather is more pleasant. Book 3-4 months in advance for best options.
Preparing for Your Pilgrimage
The significance of preparation cannot be over emphasized in our spiritual walk. Owing to the fact that Being physically fit including mentally and spiritually are must for a successful journey.
Learn the Rituals
Fully research the Hajj/Umrah procedures prior to your departure. Learn the importance of each step and proper technique. There are plenty of books, videos and online resources that explain each aspect very clearly.
All rituals are explained in detail during the pre-departure sessions by experts. They respond to questions and clear up widespread confusions.
Physical Preparation
Physical challenge Both are endurance walks of some magnitude. Begin easing into exercise routines a few weeks before departure. Build stamina gradually without overexertion.
You will need comfortable, well-worn walking shoes. Don’t wear new shoes that are likely to give you blisters. Get in some longer walks to condition your body.
Health Considerations
Check with the doctor before you book if you have health issues. Some medications and medical conditions need to be planned for in a specific manner. Bring enough prescription medication to last your entire trip.
Meningitis vaccination is needed at least 10 days prior to your arrival. Some pilgrims also take flu shots and boosters for the coronavirus as an extra precaution.
Document Preparation
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your date of return. Have at least three copies of your IDs, passports, Travel Formalitiess, flight details and hotel bookings in your pocket. Have digital copies ready on your phone.
You need to submit a proof of vaccination with your Travel Formalities application. Make sure your paperwork is up-to-date and filled out correctly.
Packing Wisely
When packing, travel light and take along simple clothes for the weather. Mens Ihram requires two unsewn pieces of whites. Women dress in conservative abayas or loose fitting clothing.
They need comfortable shoes, toiletries, medicine, religious items for prayer and fundamental prayers books. Don’t bring expensive jewelry and loads of electronics.
Contact Aqdas Travel Today
Your holy journey is worthy of expert planning and attentive service. Not only experience, but the professionalism and teaching based on Islamic values makes Aqdas Travels top choice for UK Muslims.
Contact our staff today for your Hajj or Umrah needs. We take the time to answer questions and give you straight forward advice with no pressure. Whatever you’re a fan of, we’ll have an answer for you in 24 hours.
Come meet face-to-face at our office if you like meeting in person. Our action breeds confidence and trust. We keep our doors open to embrace, to welcome you.
Reserve your full Hajj Umrah package now and start your spiritual journey with confidence. Let us take care of the transportation so you can concentrate on praising and glorifying.
