Booking Umrah packages from Birmingham is one of the simplest options for UK pilgrims. Many people overthink it or choose a package that does not match their travel plans. Birmingham Airport (BHX) offers direct and one-stop flights to Jeddah and Madinah with several carriers. The city has a large Muslim community. Local agents are experienced, […]

When it comes to selecting group umrah vs private, consider three things: your budget, your flexibility and how much hand-holding you really want. Group packages usually cost between £800 and £1,400 per person; private arrangements range from £1,800 to £3,500+. However, price alone is rarely the full story. This is what 10 years of booking […]

This also applies when choosing between a shared room and a private room Umrah package. This choice sounds simple, but trust me, it is not. When you are there with three quotes in front of you, it gets hard. Having assisted hundreds of UK pilgrims to book their Umrah via Aqdas Travel, I have observed […]

The range of Umrah packages available to pilgrims who first start their search is genuinely overwhelming. Economy, deluxe, luxury, standard, premium … what does any of it really mean? Well, as a pilgrim who’s been working with UK-based pilgrims for years, I can tell you that this confusion is actually understandable, because there isn’t one […]