Umrah vs Hajj

Hajj is a mandatory pilgrimage and one of the five pillars of Islam. Every Muslim who can afford it must complete the rituals once in their life. And Umrah is not obligatory in Islam, but is highly recommended to perform with the sincere intentions of seeking blessings and the forgiveness of Allah SWT. We present Umrah packages all-inclusive from UK for both Hajj and Umrah. We cope-up with providing all facilities in Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage.

Religious Obligation

Both Hajj and Umrah are significantly rich in blessings, but differ in terms of timings, purpose and rituals. Umrah is a shorter pilgrimage while Hajj takes more days to complete. Hajj is a mandatory duty in Islam and Umrah is not mandatory.

Seasonality and Availability

Pilgrims perform Hajj only once a year, in the month of Dhul Hijjah and Umrah can be performed any time around the year.  Hajj packages are available for just limited time of the year and Umrah packages are most flexible and can be acquired at any time of the year. We are presenting Cheapest December Umrah Packages for your Umrah pilgrimage at discounted rates in upcoming December that is suitable to perform outdoor activities in pleasant weather.

Duration and Itinerary

• Most of the Umrah packages span from 5 to 10 days and pilgrims can customise them, while Hajj packages last from 7 to 15 days.
• Umrah packages include the stay in Makkah, Madina, visit to sacred sites and other historical places in Makkah and Madina, Hajj mainly focuses on performing rituals, including the day of Tarwiyah and Eid al-Adha’ celebrations. 

Package Cost

Umrah

Umrah packages typically start from £700 to onward depending on the type of package, hotel star rating, accommodations and other services.

Hajj

Hajj packages can range from £4,000 to £10,000 per person. 

Ritual Requirements

Both Hajj and Umrah involve the rituals of entering into Ihram, performing Tawaf, and Sa’i. Umrah ends with the cutting or trimming of the hair. Hajj involves additional rituals such as staying at Mina, stoning the devil and completing the sacrifice ritual

Visa and Booking Process

To perform Hajj and Umrah, pilgrims need to acquire a special visa to enter KSA. Hajj Umrah can be done through the NUSUK app, and Umrah visas can be acquired through any travel agency that is licensed and certified by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. Cheap Ramadan Umrah packages are covering all range of arrangements for Umrah including Visa bookings. We manage to manage booking process within given duration. 

Accommodation and Transport

Both Hajj and Umrah packages include accommodations and ground transport to assist pilgrims during their journey to make it comfortable and memorable. 

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose Umrah If:

Umrah is a lesser pilgrimage but high in rewards, especially if performed during Ramadan. Pilgrims who are financially able to perform it must take it to collect the blessings of Allah SWT.

Choose Hajj If:

Hajj is a mandatory pilgrimage, and Muslims who are financially and physically stable can choose to perform the pilgrimage once in life.