Assalamu Alaikum! Planning your first Umrah from the UK? This complete guide covers everything you need to know - from visa requirements to step-by-step rituals, package costs, and insider tips from Bolton's most trusted travel experts.
What You'll Learn:
- ✅ Complete 10-step Umrah process
- ✅ Visa requirements and application process
- ✅ Package comparison and pricing
- ✅ Best travel times and booking tips
- ✅ Packing checklist and preparation guide
- ✅ Common questions answered
Complete 10-Step Umrah Guide
Apply for your Saudi Arabia Umrah visa through approved agents
- Valid UK passport (6+ months remaining)
- Completed visa application form
- Recent passport photos
- Proof of accommodation booking
- Return flight tickets
- Vaccination certificates (if required)
Choose from budget, standard, or premium packages
- Compare package inclusions
- Check hotel distances from Haram
- Verify meal arrangements
- Confirm group size and guide availability
- Read terms and conditions carefully
- Book early for better prices
Learn the rituals and prepare your heart for this sacred journey
- Study Umrah rituals and duas
- Practice Tawaf and Sa'i procedures
- Learn proper Ihram wearing
- Memorize essential Arabic phrases
- Seek forgiveness and make intentions
- Prepare your dua list
Pack essential items for your spiritual journey
- Ihram clothing (2 sets minimum)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Prayer mat and Quran
- Medications and first aid
- Modest clothing for non-Ihram times
- Phone charger and power bank
Fly to Jeddah or Medina and begin your sacred journey
- Arrive at airport 3 hours early
- Wear Ihram before crossing Miqat
- Make intention (Niyyah) for Umrah
- Recite Talbiyah during flight
- Keep important documents handy
- Stay hydrated during travel
Circle the Kaaba seven times in counter-clockwise direction
- Start from Black Stone corner
- Keep Kaaba on your left side
- Complete 7 circuits (rounds)
- Make dua during each round
- Kiss or point to Black Stone if possible
- Pray 2 rakats at Maqam Ibrahim
Walk between Safa and Marwah hills seven times
- Start at Safa hill
- Walk to Marwah (1 lap)
- Return to Safa (2 laps)
- Continue until 7 laps complete
- Make dua during each lap
- Men should jog in marked green area
Trim hair to complete your Umrah (Halq or Taqsir)
- Men: Shave head completely (Halq) or trim hair (Taqsir)
- Women: Cut fingertip length from hair ends
- Use clean, sharp scissors or razor
- This completes your Umrah
- You can now exit Ihram state
- Normal clothes can be worn again
Visit the Prophet's Mosque and other holy sites
- Pray at Masjid an-Nabawi
- Visit Prophet's grave (Rawdah)
- Pray in Rawdah area if possible
- Visit Quba Mosque
- Explore Islamic historical sites
- Make extra prayers and duas
Complete your journey and return with spiritual renewal
- Pack souvenirs and Zamzam water
- Make final duas at Haram
- Thank Allah for the opportunity
- Share experiences with family
- Continue spiritual practices at home
- Plan for future visits if possible
Umrah Package Comparison 2025
7 days
- Return flights from Manchester
- 3-star accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Group guidance
- Umrah visa assistance
10 days
- Return flights from Manchester/London
- 4-star accommodation
- Half board meals
- Private transfers
- Expert guide
- Umrah visa included
- Ziyarat tours
- 24/7 support
14 days
- Business class flights available
- 5-star luxury accommodation
- Full board meals
- Private car transfers
- Personal guide
- Fast-track visa processing
- VIP Ziyarat tours
- Concierge service
- Laundry service
- Room service
All packages include Umrah visa assistance, airport transfers, and 24/7 support
Best Time to Perform Umrah
Weather Considerations
Best Weather (Nov - Feb)
- • Temperature: 20-30°C
- • Comfortable for walking
- • Less humidity
- • Perfect for elderly pilgrims
Hot Season (Jun - Sep)
- • Temperature: 35-45°C
- • Very hot and humid
- • Challenging for walking
- • Lower package prices
Frequently Asked Questions
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