As per a hadith recorded in Sunan Nisa’i, the Prophet Muhammad PBUH stated,
“The guests of Allah are 3: The Ghazi (those fighting in the path of Allah SWT), the Hajji (pilgrims who perform Hajj, and the Mu’tamir (pilgrims who perform Umrah)”
In light of this hadith, you can imagine the status of pilgrims and the rewards they enjoy in this world and the other. Indeed, becoming a guest of Allah and enjoying His hospitality in His House is an opportunity every Muslim desires to avail.
Considering the pilgrims’ wishes, Umrah operators all over the world offer lucrative Umrah packages. Intending pilgrims can choose any time of the year, except Hajj season, to embark on this holy voyage. However, if you’re one such pilgrim who needs to know which time or the package is best to do Umrah in 2025, you can go through this article and then choose suitable months and pilgrimage deals based on your demands.
Suitable Months to Embark on Minor Pilgrimage in 2025
Before going into the details, you need to know that several months can be considered ideal based on the unique perks they provide. We can discuss all these benefits in this article and it is up to you to decide which month better fulfills your needs. So, let’s begin:
1. Holiday Seasons
When it comes to the availability of holidays for European Muslims, December, January, February, March May, and October are the ideal months to embark on Umrah. Let’s dissect each month:
- The second half of December to the first week of January is Christmas time thus, most European and UK Muslims can avail long holidays to do Umrah.
- The second half of February is when the Spring half-term school holidays occur in Europe and the UK.
- May is another month when the Fall half-term school holidays occur. These holidays take place between the last week of May and the first week of June.
- Similarly, October is the month when summer half-term holidays occur. Mostly, these holidays take place between the last week of October and the first week of November.
- Easter holidays occur between the last week of March and the first week of April. Thus, those who want to perform Umrah with family can choose from the available holiday times stated above.
2. Less Crowded & Cheaper Months
January, February, April, May, October, November, and December are months when both the crowd and prices are low. However, it is imperative to note that only a specific part of most of these months is cost-effective and less crowded, and we have discussed it below. You can reserve hotels and flight services at much cheaper rates than normal while visiting during these times. Let’s discuss these vital details:
- Except for the first week, the remaining month of January is less crowded and hence, cost-effective.
- February is less crowded and profitable in the first two weeks.
- April and May will occur after Ramadan and before Hajj in 2025. Therefore, you can expect lesser crowds during these months as most pilgrims either opt for Ramadan Umrah or Hajj season. Thus, these two months also prove to be cost-effective to do Umrah.
- June to mid-July will be an off-time for Umrah due to the Hajj season in 2025. If you want less crowds and cheap hotel rates, consider performing Umrah in the hot weather of August to mid-October.
- November to mid-December is again a less crowded time of the year and you can easily book cheap hotels and flights during this time.
3. Pleasant Weather
Saudi Arabia is a desert country therefore the climate remains hot and humid here for at least 8 months. However, December to February is the winter time when the weather remains pleasant. The mercury levels hover between 12 °C to 29 °C.
Pilgrims don’t have to face suffocation due to the large number of people in Mataaf or Safa and Marwa. They can easily navigate around the Haram and Prophet’s Mosques and explore ziyarat sites in peace.
Best Packages to Embark On Umrah in 2025
After learning about the best months to embark on Umrah, it is time to discuss the best packages to consider for minor pilgrimage. Let’s have a synopsis of these Umrah deals and discuss their reasons for fame:
i. December Umrah Packages
This is one of the most popular Umrah deals among European and UK Muslims. Reason? Well, firstly it is possible to reserve hotels and flights at cheap prices and you don’t have to face large crowds in the first half of the month. The second half of December gets quite busy due to holidays and hotel and flight rates also surge. However, you can enjoy relatively lower rates by booking several months in advance.
ii. February Umrah Packages
These packages are hot in the market for two reasons: First, spring half-term school holidays occur in Europe and the UK during this month. Secondly, the weather remains pleasant in February. Although, holidays and pleasant weather befall in other months as well. However, they don’t occur together except in December and February which makes these two packages, hugely popular. Those who want to embark on Umrah with elders or kids can find February Umrah deals suitable.
iii. Ramadan Umrah Packages
Only in 2023, around 30 million Muslims performed Umrah in Ramadan. These record-breaking stats are enough to exhibit the immense fame of Ramadan Umrah deals. However, you may find it startling that the main reason for doing Umrah in Ramadan is neither pleasant weather nor holiday or cheaper rates.
In fact, Ramadan mostly occurs in the summer season and there is also no availability of holidays or chances of finding hotels and flights at cheap rates. The only reason behind doing Umrah this month is sheer faith. As the Prophet PBUH states:
“The reward of doing Umrah is equal to Hajj.”
It is just sheer desire to gain huge rewards that Muslims consider visiting the House of Allah during this Islamic month without caring for intense summer heat, costly lodging and flight rates, and non-availability of holidays.
iv. October Umrah Packages
October is another month when school holidays happen. Thus, those who want to embark on Umrah families can easily find time to do Umrah. Due to severe heat, not many pilgrims visit KSA thus, you can easily find hotels and flights at economical rates by opting for October Umrah deals.
v. Easter Umrah Packages
Easter is another big event in UK and European countries and with around a one-week holiday time. This makes it an ideal time to plan Umrah for EU-UK Muslims and that’s why Easter Umeah deals are quite popular. Pilgrims who want to enjoy affordable lodging and flight services can reserve these deals months back.
Do you desire to embark on a spiritual journey that uplifts your spirit and brings you closer to Allah? Well, you can learn about the best time to undertake this holiday journey and the ideal Umrah packages in this post before finalizing your decision. Reserve your Umrah deals with Muslims Holy Travel and carry out this spiritual excursion with ease.