It is, alongside the likes of London and Birmingham, one of the UK’s most active Umrah departure points. Tens of thousands of British Muslims make the pilgrimage from Manchester Airport each year for Umrah, with direct and one-stop connections available to Jeddah, as well as Madinah. If you’re plotting your pilgrimage from the North of […]

Taking a trip to perform Umrah from Edinburgh is easier than most Scotland-based pilgrims think. Thanks to one-stop and direct connections via Edinburgh Airport, the route no longer takes a detour via London on your way to Makkah and Madinah. From what airline to use, to what a genuine package actually entails, this guide includes […]

January occupies a sweet spot of sorts for Umrah. It’s not the most affordable month, it’s not the most popular, and few people think of it as prime season until they have actually done it. Having escorted hundreds of UK pilgrims on their Umrah journey at various times of the year, January never fails to […]

It was officially announced that Umrah will reopen on June 11, 2026. This date corresponds to 15 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed this reopening date. Nusuk Permit processing starts on June 10. Most pilgrims will not arrive in Saudi Arabia until mid to late June. This is after […]