Umrah is a blessing no matter which time of the year it’s performed. However, most people know that Saudi Arabia is a desert country where the climate remains dry and hot for around 8 months i.e., from March to October. Though from November to February, the temperature is cold and moderate, not everyone can find time to do Umrah in these months due to schedule issues. On the other hand, several months of the dry season are pretty economical for pilgrims to do Umrah. Thus, many travel agencies also offer lucrative Umrah deals for these months such as May Umrah Packages. We’ll discuss the perks of performing the pilgrimage in this month plus he services you can get in May Umrah packages.
What Makes May Umrah Deals Worth the Money?
Yes, that’s the first question that hits the mind; “Why should I consider May to do Umrah when it’s so hot there”. Let’s discuss how May is a reasonable time for you to plan your Umrah:
Small Crowds
Small crowds can be a huge bonus because doing Umrah among a large number of people can be hectic as pilgrims already suffer from intense heat. Large crowds add to the suffocation and many pilgrims especially older ones, can find it hard to breathe. The crowd is less only a few months of the year and May is one of them. So, you can consider this month for your Umrah trip, but in 2028.
Important Information: In 2024, May occurred right before the start of the Hajj season on the 6th of June and Umrah is closed until the start of Muharram, the 1st month of Islamic year. Since we all know that Islamic dates move back 10 days each year compared to the Gregorian calendar, taking this into account, Hajj will fall in May for the next 3-4 years. Those who want to perform Umrah in May will have to wait for 2028 or 2029 to avail the impressive discounts offered in these months.
Economical Rates
May is one of the months of the dry season when hotel and air travel prices are at a record low. From 2021 to 2024, May occurred before the start of the Hajj season when the crowd was less and the prices were also low. Now when May will occur right after the Hajj season after 3 to 4 years in 2028 or 2029, the prices are expected to remain all-time low than peak months. When we say that Umrah deals get cheaper in May, there are two factors behind it. Let’s discuss each in turn:
Air Travel
If you go for a 3 or 4-star Umrah plan, more than half of the Umrah budget is covered by air travel tickets. Thus, finding air travel tickets at cheap rates can reduce the overall package costs by half. That’s how much of a big impact airfares have on overall Umrah deals.
In May, air travel ticket prices get fairly low and hence, you can easily find cheap Umrah deals as well. You can spend the saved money on buying a business or first-class traveling services, book 4 instead of a 3-star hotel, or reserve transfer services, meals, or guided tours. The choice is yours. One of the major perks of the May Umrah packages is that you can reserve a direct flight at the price of an in-direct flight ticket. This can be a huge bonus as you wouldn’t have to wait at different airports between travels and will swiftly reach your destination.
Lodging
Another factor that makes a huge impact on the costs of Umrah deals is the accommodation. For instance, if you choose a luxury hotel, then its price can fairly impact your package rate in most of the other months. However, In May, you can find a luxury hotel at the price of an average hotel. One of the major perks of booking a 4 or 5-star hotel is that you can easily reach the mosques as most of these hotels are located in the vicinity.
What Do You Get in May Umrah Package?
A typical May Umrah plan includes the following services:
- Visa
- Air Travel
- Lodging Facility (Both in Mecca & Medina)
- Transfer Services
- Meal
- Guided Tours
Let’s have an overview of each in turn:
Visa:
Acquiring a visa can be the most daunting task of the whole Umrah process. However, travel agencies can make the process easy by delivering the Visa in just a matter of days. You just have to give the required fee and relevant papers to the travel agent and they’ll handle the rest.
Air Travel:
A typical air travel service consists of three classes of facilities i.e., economy, business, and first-class. Travel agencies can book any of these air travel services for intending pilgrims on the time and date of their choice. Agents can be of huge help in this matter as airfares fluctuate from time to time and they can let the customer know when the time is right to buy the tickets.
Lodging:
Travel agents can reserve hotels for customers and they can also guide them in finding accommodation that fits their demands. Hotel facilities range from 2-star to luxury 5-star, while 5-star services are also divided into three classes: Gold, Silver, and Platinum. These three sub-classes usually differ in the distance from the Holy Mosques in both Mecca and Medina.
Transfer Services:
Travel agencies can also reserve transport services for pilgrims from the arrival destination such as Jeddah and Riyadh to Mecca or Medina, and in-between the latter cities. Pilgrims can book private cabs, trains, or buses and they just have to show their passports and booking tickets provided by the agent for identification.
Meals:
Travel agencies can provide meal services which usually consist of breakfast but pilgrims can also add dinner upon paying extra charges.
Guided Tours:
Pilgrims can reserve group or private guided tours to around 18 holy sites in both Mecca and Medina including the battle spots of Uhud and Khyber, Mosques of Ayesha R.A, Quba, and Qiblatain, Caves of Hira and Thawr, among many others. They can pay extra to visit the battle site of Badr and Taif and various holy spots in its vicinity such as Bani Saad Village, Al Modhoun Mosque, and the grave of Abdullah Bin Abbas R.A.
It’s not every day that you find lucrative deals to make your dream of a holy pilgrimage come true. So, make the most of May Umrah packages while you have a chance and embark on this blissful journey with your friends and families. Choose a reliable Umrah travel agency like Muslims Holy Travel as we’re considered one of the best in the business.
