By Anaya Noor, Senior Travel Writer and Hajj & Umrah Specialist Shab e Barat 2027 in the UK falls on the night of Saturday 23 January, beginning after Maghrib and running until Fajr on Sunday 24 January. That corresponds to 15 Shaban 1448. Confirmation rests on the Shaban moon sighting, so the whole thing may […]

The best Umrah packages in the UK aren’t always the cheapest. A strong deal is ATOL protected, includes your Nusuk permit, books you into a hotel you can walk to the Haram from, and quotes the price for the room you’ll sleep in. Outside peak dates, flight inclusive 7 night packages start from roughly £750 […]

By Anaya Noor, Senior Travel Writer and Hajj & Umrah Specialist Friday 20 March 2026 was the day most UK Muslim communities marked Eid al Fitr. A few observed it twenty-four hours later, which came down to how their local moon sighting went. Looking ahead to 2027, Tuesday 9 March is the expected date, though […]

By Anaya Noor, Senior Travel Writer and Hajj & Umrah Specialist Yes, UK citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia. There are now three online options. These are the Electronic Travel Authorisation, the tourist eVisa, and the electronic visa waiver. All three cover Umrah outside Hajj season. Your passport must have at least six months […]