How to Book Cheap Umrah Packages for 2012

Every practicing Muslim in the world has this deep wish of performing the holy obligation of Hajj and Umrah at least once in his lifetime.  Every Muslim in the world has a spiritual attachment with two holiest cities of Muslims; Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia. Every Muslim man and woman dreams of visiting these two holiest cities and perform the holy obligation of Hajj and umrah. Hajj is usually performed at least once in a lifetime by a large number of Muslims from around the world. Umrah is not as essential as Hajj as it is recommended not obligatory like Hajj but it also has a significant importance for Muslims. Hajj and Umrah consist of rites which are considered to be the acts of worship of Prophet Abraham (A.S) and as Islam claims to be a follower of the creed and religion of Prophet Abraham, therefore, Muslims perform these rites of umrah and hajj to show their compassion towards Prophet Abraham (A.S).

It is being expected that record number of pilgrims would offer hajj and umrah this year in 2012 because Saudi Government has introduced some reforms to facilitate hajj and umrah pilgrims. Pilgrims from around the world are now allowed to perform umrah throughout the year without any restrictions of time. Also, construction work in Grand Mosque of Makkah is under progress so that a large number of Muslims can be able to do worship in their most sacred places. Also, authorities of Jeddah airport and other Saudi airports have taken several steps to facilitate foreign pilgrims from all around the world so that they may not need to stay at airports for hours. Due to all these factors, it is being expected that number of pilgrims performing hajj and umrah will be highest in history coming to Makkah and Madinah.

If you are planning to perform hajj or umrah this year in 2012 then it is crucial to keep some points in mind for booking best and cheap umrah packages 2012.

First of all, carefully choose your hajj or umrah packages by keeping in view your budget and needs. A large number of umrah and hajj packages are available for Muslims in UK ranging from cheap umrah packages to extremely costly umrah packages. You will have to decide that what type of hajj or umrah packages best suit your needs. Although, cheap umrah packages also offer all basic facilities for performing hajj and umrah like accommodation and transport, the difference is there only in quality of services provided.

Saudi Hajj ministry has recently taken a new step to allow only registered companies in UK to offer hajj and umrah packages and services. Therefore, it is necessary to take services of only those companies which are registered with Saudi Hajj Ministry. Internet is the best source to check the trustworthiness of a hajj and umrah packages provider company by searching for its reviews and testimonials online. Also, internet is the best source to check out the details of facilities and prices of umrah packages offered by each company.

So, don’t forget to check out above mentioned points if you are planning to offer hajj and umrah this year in 2012. 
Source: Umrah Packages Blog