Why UK Pilgrims Should Travel in December
When to perform Umrah causes a lot of concern. Finally, December has special advantages that make it an excellent month for UK Muslims to undertake the pilgrimage.
Blessed Weather That Supports Worship
By December, Saudi Arabia is no sweltering July. You’ll be able to enjoy nice temperatures from 18°C up to 28°C, the perfect weather for performing each ritual effortlessly.
Picture Tawaf without the heat and exhaustion. Imagine doing Sa’i with vigor and attention. Imagine carrying on the ritual of standing there in dhikr, for long moments without being paralyzed by the sun.
The agreeable air and the serene sky are conducive to exclusive devotion. You won’t be troubled by discomfort or health issues. For pilgrims who are older, this mild climate is a blessing. Aqdas Travel creates December packages so seniors can easily participate.
UK School Holidays Make Family Travel Easy
The Christmas break is your golden chance. Schools go on holiday for the best two weeks of the year, enabling families to make vacations out of it. The children will not miss any vital content or fall behind with their studies.
And it is a convenient time for working parents as well. Most workplaces are closed for Christmas, or open with a reduced schedule. Taking time off becomes easy without the guilt of long work hours.
This holiday schedule is designed so that your family travels together. Umrah is performed as an entire family; grandparents, parents and children. Aqdas Travel’s family packages are great for multigenerational travel.
A More Personal, Peaceful Experience
Whereas Ramadan brings millions generating electric spiritual atmosphere, December offers a different asset — intimacy and space. The holy mosques are less crowded and the pilgrims have more space during Tawaf and prayers.
You’ll find fewer queues for Zamzam water. Black Stone is more accessible to pilgrims. Finding some private nooks for personal dua seems closer to reality. This placid atmosphere benefits first-time pilgrims, who might become overwhelmed by the throngs.
This is especially nice for those families with young kids. Less traffic leads to better conditions for kids and less parental stress.
End the Year Spiritually
There are 31 days in December, which is a special month since the year is coming to an end. And for many Muslims in the UK, it is seen as a perfect time to reflect on the previous year, ask forgiveness and begin anew with fresh faith.
Doing Umrah in December is a great way to reset your spiritual energies. You arrive home just before New Year with blessings to take into new beginnings.
What Makes Aqdas Travel Different
Not all Umrah packages are the same. Aqdas Travel have tailored services in line with what United Kingdom pilgrims truly want.
Complete Transparency, Zero Hidden Fees
At Aqdas Travel honesty is the best policy, it begins with trust. We give everything up front and clear with no hidden charges. Every expense is explained clearly.
You’ll never encounter surprise charges. No magical “processing fees” that pop up after the fact. No “mandatory upgrades” not initially offered. The current quote you see on Aqdas Travel is what you pay, simple.
ATOL Legal Protection
Your hard-earned money deserves protection. All the money that you pay is ATOL protected by the UK government, which safeguards against all eventualities.
Your back is covered if anything unplanned happens. Your money stays safe. This auto protection mechanism comes inbuilt with Aqdas Travel and eliminates any worry.
Strategic Hotel Locations
For Umrah hotels location is more important than luxury. For all the packages, Aqdas Travel offers hotels that are located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Haram in Makkah and Madinah.
This proximity changes everything. Instead of hours on the road, you are spending all that time in worship. Aged family members and kids get to sleep between prayers without hard travel.
Our cheap economy hotels are clean, safe and convenient. Our 4 star standard choices offer comfort, convenience and location. Life can never be that perfect but in our 5-star premium hotel steps away from holy site is possible.
All of our recommended properties have been vetted personally on the ground by Aqdas Travel. Quality and closeness are guaranteed – what we say, you get.
24/7 Support That Never Sleeps
Emergencies do not consider office hours. Aqdas Travel has 24 hour support. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone, WhatsApp or email, anytime day or night.
We have a multilingual team with fluency in English, Urdu, Arabic and Bengali—a language barrier does not exist. We do not only answer the telephones but also solve problems. Lost luggage? We coordinate with airlines. Visa confusion? We liaise with authorities. Health concerns? We put you in touch with reliable Saudi health care.
You are never alone while travelling with Aqdas Travel.
Choose Your Ideal December Package
Aqdas Travel has three classification levels to meet various needs, budgets and styles.
Economy Packages: Quality Without Compromise
Aqdas Travel’s economy packages go to show budget-friendly doesn’t have to mean low quality.
What’s Included:
- Return flights from key UK airports
- Clean 3-star hotels near Haram
- Shared air-conditioned transport
- Complete visa processing by experts
- Basic meals included
- Group Ziyarat tours
- Pre-departure orientation
- 24/7 Aqdas Travel support
Perfect For: Solo travelers, students, big families on a shoestring, pilgrims.
Standard Packages: Perfect Balance
The majority of UK families select Aqdas Travel’s standard deals for ease and value.
What’s Included:
- Return flights with baggage allowances
- Mid range 4-star hotels (200-500m from Haram)
- Combination of shared and private transport
- Priority visa processing
- Half-board meals included
- Comprehensive Ziyarat tours
- Better room amenities
- Airport meet-and-greet services
Perfect For: Families with children, couples, first-time pilgrims, comfort-seekers.
Premium Packages: Complete Luxury
With our 5 star packages you can enjoy the best Umrah in style.
What’s Included:
- Direct flights with premium airlines
- 5 Star luxury hotels near Haram
- Private VIP transfers
- Express visa processing
- Full-board dining options
- Private Umrah guides
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Concierge services
- Extended Ziyarat programs
Perfect For: Older pilgrims, families looking for luxury, busy professionals, premium experience seekers.
Your Simple Booking Journey
Aqdas Travel took the complication out of booking. Four simple steps put you from inquiry to confirmed travel.
Step 1: Browse & Select – Look through our three tiers of packages. Take into account family size, comfort preference and any special needs.
Step 2: Talk to the Professionals – Get in touch with Aqdas Travel via telephone, WhatsApp or email. All of our packages are designed to meet your needs. And there is no pressure with this free consultation.
Step 3: Book Your Place – Secure with a deposit. Aqdas Travel allow for payment to be spread over months on a flexible payment plan.
Step 4: Pre-departure Preparation – Get instant assistance with packing lists, prayer timings, cultural advice and guidance on religious practices, emergency contact numbers and much more for your pre-Umrah tour.
Frequently Asked Questions for December Packages at Aqdas Travel
Why prefer December for Umrah?
December offers a wonderful trifecta: lovely Saudi temperatures from around 18-28°C, British Christmas holidays to travel with family and manageable crowds. Other months seldom line up as nicely as these factors do. Aqdas Travel maximizes these advantages.
What does “all-inclusive” mean?
Aqdas Travel deals with everything: return flights, full visa service package, hotel stay, all ground transportation needs to and from the hotel as well as airport transfers; also provides 24/7 help. Meals, private transportation and personal guides are included in premium packages.
Will older family members be able to get around comfortably?
Absolutely. Seniors see benefits from December’s mild weather. Aqdas Travel tailors services for elderly pilgrims — hotels within walking distance, wheelchair access, ground floor rooms and added staff help.
How far ahead should we book?
Aqdas Travel suggests booking between 3 to 4 months (September-October if you’re travelling in December). Our most popular season is December. Hotels fill quickly. The earlier you book, the better the selection of available flight timings, hotels and room layouts.
What makes Aqdas Travel trustworthy?
We are ATOL protected and have legal protection in the UK. We have been serving the UK Muslims for many years, and hundreds of happy pilgrims come again and again. Aqdas Travel holds offices in the UK to meet in person. We are registered with UK and Saudi authorities. And, most importantly, we do what we say.
Start Your Wonderful Trip of December with Aqdas Travel
This December might be the most spiritually significant month of your life. The month when you finally face the Kaaba. It’s the month you get to tread where the Prophet walked.
Every year we have thousands of Muslims departing from the UK to perform their blessed journey with Aqdas Travel. Don’t let planning overwhelm you. We take care of everything so that you can concentrate on the spiritual preparation and worship.
December packages are filling rapidly. Already, families are booking peak dates. There is limited supply of hotels near Haram.
Trust your spiritual journey to the professionals, and the best. Let Aqdas Travel take you to experience the holiest Umrah journey ever.
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