Umrah is a devout activity, and if done in the best month, it is delightful. You will experience the wonderful moments during your Umrah journey. May is considered as one of the best months for performing the Umrah pilgrimage. May is considered as the cheapest and off-seasonal month for the Umrah. Flights and accommodations in this month is cheaper due to high availability of the seats.
Why Planning Ahead is Key to a Successful Umrah Journey
Planning to perform Umrah with Umrah packages including flights is the greatest plan of the life of Muslims. Muslims perform Umrah in order to seek the forgiveness of Allah Almighty. Allah Almighty adores every deed that was initially executed by the holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Umrah is the Sunnah of the beloved Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Muslims accomplish the Sunnah in order to get greater rewards from Allah Almighty.
In order to enjoy a peaceful and spiritual journey, pilgrims have to plan the Umrah journey very carefully. Therefore, plan your journey at least 3–4 months before and book an Umrah package from a fully trustworthy travel agency at least 2–3 months before your decided dates. Planning in advance ensures a peaceful and stress-free Umrah journey.
Advance booking of an Umrah package in May results in various benefits, such as an early-bird discount or lower rates. You can easily arrange accommodation rooms, vehicles for transport purposes, and Ziyarat of all the Islamic places.
The other essential aspect of early planning is to build an understanding of the rituals of Umrah. These rituals include Tawaf (7 opposite clockwise circles of KAABA), Sa’i (continuous walk of mountains of Safa and Marwah), and Halq (completely shaving your head) or Taqsir (only cutting a small portion of your hair).
The Benefits of Choosing May for Your Umrah Trip
May is a month of the calendar year that falls just after the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the peak season for Umrah. Millions of Muslims perform Umrah in Ramadan due to the increase in spirituality of the journey. After Ramadan May comes, which is the off-peak season for Muslims to perform Umrah. Therefore, the costs of the Umrah packages are usually lower than the standard price. In May, Muslims enjoy a more peaceful, spiritual, and stress-free Umrah journey.
Moreover, the weather and temperature of the month of May are pleasant and enjoyable. Pilgrims enjoy the Umrah in May due to a smaller number of Muslims (lesser crowd). Pilgrims do not feel any sort of disturbance due to the atmosphere and crowd, which makes the month of May a perfect time to perform Umrah.
How to Make the Most of Your Spiritual Journey in May?
May is the off-peak season for Umrah, which means a reduced number of pilgrims will perform Umrah in this month. Therefore, May is the best month for divine reward and proposes different opportunities such as inner reconciliation, seeking mercy and pardon of Allah Almighty, and devoting your whole time for the worship of Allah. You can boost your experience of Umrah through the following guidance:
Engage in Worship:
You should have to engage in consistent worship of Allah Almighty. After that, you will be able to achieve the best spiritual reward out of your Umrah tour.
Strengthening the Connection:
Pilgrims try to make a strong connection with Allah, and this connection makes the faith inside of the Muslims stronger.
Maintain a Routine:
Muslims should have to maintain a proper diet plan (healthy and hygienic) along with regular physical exercise such as jogging or running.
Set the Intentions:
Before going on an Umrah trip, you should make clear intentions about your journey. Whether you are performing Umrah for seeking forgiveness of Allah or for gaining spiritual rewards, it is best.
Book Your May Umrah Package Early Through Islamic Travel
Islamic Travel Agency has been serving in this field for the previous 40 years. Therefore, our travel agency has a lot of experience in Umrah tours. Our travel agency’s booking process is simple and easy. Every individual can easily book an Umrah package in May on their own through the official website of Islamic Travel.
You can make a booking for an Umrah package through the following ways:
- Simply visit our office.
- Call at telephone number (0203-970-4500).
- Visit our website (islamictravel.co.uk)
How Early Should You Book Your May Umrah?
Early booking the Umrah can save a lot especially in off seasonal Months. Ramadan is one of the seasonal and peak month for the Umrah Pilgrimage. An individual who plans to perform Umrah in Ramadan shall have to book Ramadan Umrah packages for 2025 at least 2–3 months before.
The first thing you have to do is decide the dates and people for your Umrah journey. Then reach out to our travel agency (Islamic Travel Agency) for booking the Umrah package.
The Advantages of Early Booking for British Muslims
Islamic Travel Agency provides various benefits to the British Muslims in respect of early booking of a package. Following are some of the most common and essential benefits that our agency offers:
Early Booking Discount: Islamic Travel Agency provides Umrah packages at discount rates only if the British Muslims book an Umrah package in advance.
Family or Friend Discounts: Our travel agency provides exclusive discounts to the pilgrims who are going to perform Umrah with their whole family or with a proper group of close friends.
Children Discount: Our agency also offers a children discount to couples who have small children.
Choose the Right Umrah Package for Your Needs
It is very essential for a stress-free and spiritual journey that you book the right Umrah package. For selecting the best Umrah package, you should consider the things as per your personal needs and budget.
Our travel agency provides the best lodging options to the pilgrims. The most reasonably priced Umrah package is a 7-night stay in a 3-star hotel. This package deal all the essential items (necessities) that the pilgrims need, such as food meals, comfortable housing, and prayer items. However, you can add other services, such as transportation facilities and Ziyarat of all sacred places, in this package, for which you have to pay extra charges.
Islamic Travel Agency also provides an Umrah package of 10 nights stay (5 nights in Makkah and 5 nights in Medina) in a 4-star hotel. The hotel is within the range of 200 meters from Masjid Al-Haram. In this package, you will avail yourself of some exceptional services, such as a dine-in room facility, room-keeping service for 24 hours, and Ziyarat of sacred places.
For royal and VIP people, Islamic Travel provides an exclusive 5-star Umrah package. This 5-star Umrah package includes all the VIP services, such as a private transport vehicle with a personal driver, rooms with a Masjid Al-Haram view from the window, and easy access to the Masjid Al-Haram within a walk of 1–2 minutes from Haram Sharif.
Prepare for the Spiritual Experience of Umrah
The first thing that you have to do while planning your Umrah journey is preparing yourself for this spiritual experience. Preparation not only means that you have to pack your clothes and medicines only. Preparation means that you should have to prepare yourself mentally and physically as well.
Physical preparation is necessary as you have to walk for miles during the performance of rituals of Umrah. And mental preparation is essential so that you will be mentally available at the time of performing Umrah.
Otherwise, you will perform Umrah, but you would not gain that level of spirituality and faith that the Muslims achieve after performing Umrah.
How to Mentally and Spiritually Prepare for Your May Umrah
You can prepare yourself mentally and spiritually through the following activities:
Niyyah: The first thing is to make niyyah of Umrah just only for the sake of Allah Almighty. Seek mercy and forgiveness of your sins from Allah Almighty.
Learn Rituals: Educate yourself about the rituals of Umrah that Muslims perform during their spiritual Umrah journey.
Increase Worship and Dhikr: You should have to make your daily dhikr routine. So that it becomes your habit before going to Umrah.
The Importance of Duas and Prayers Before Your Trip
Dua is an essential tool to change taqdeer. Allah Almighty loves when Muslims raise their hands to make Dua. Allah accepts every valid dua. Muslims make Dua after every prayer they offer. Dua and prayers are important before Umrah trips in such a way that it becomes the hobby of Muslims. This will help Muslims to gain spirituality during Umrah by offering prayers and making Dua from Allah Almighty.
What to Look for in Flights and Accommodation for May Umrah
Planning to perform Umrah in May is the best and greatest time for Muslims, as there will be a lesser crowd. However, for a peaceful journey, you have to look for the following things while booking your accommodation and flights.
For flight bookings, consider the following:
Advance Booking: Check whether the airline you select has a good reputation and provides beneficial options while making advance bookings.
Baggage Allowance: Ensure that there are no restrictions from the airline service on bringing back Zam Zam water along with your luggage.
For accommodation, consider the following:
Comfortableness: Look, the hotel provides comfortable rooms and exclusive services like 24-hour room service.
Proximity to Kaaba: Consider the hotels that are close to the Masjid Al-Haram so that you can easily access Masjid Al-Haram for offering prayers.
Choosing Comfortable and Convenient Lodging
Choosing the right place of accommodation is essential for ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey. All you have to do is look at the accommodation in the near proximity of Haram Sharif. After that, you can easily access Masjid Al-Haram for offering prayers. Also consider the amenities that the hotel provides you during your stay. The main thing is to look for affordable accommodation with some exclusive services that Ramadan Umrah packages for 2025 by Islamic Travel includes.
Pack for Your May Umrah Trip
Pack all the essential items, such as cloth, medicines, and prayer items. You will not face any problems during the performance of this spiritual journey.
Essential Items to Bring for Your Umrah Journey in May
Pack clothes as per the weather requirements of Saudi Arabia. As the temperature in May is pleasant, you should have to pack light clothes. Moreover, consult your family doctor about any necessary medicines and pack those essential medicines with you. Always keep the bad of medicines with you.