Muslims from around the globe have a desire to visit the holiest cities in Islam. These cities are Makkah and Madinah. In Makkah lies the Grand Mosque and Kaaba, which is the holiest site in Islam. And in Madinah is located the Grand Mosque of the Prophet (PBUH). It is the mosque where praying carries the highest reward among all other mosques in the world. Muslims from around the world can fulfill their desire and earn numerous rewards through 3 Star December Umrah Packages.
Importance of Kaaba and the Grand Mosque of Prophet (PBUH)
Kaaba is the first dedicated structure of worship built by Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismael. It was before the advent of Islam filled with idols of worship which were erased and removed after the Prophet (PBUH) conquered Makkah and Islam began to spread rapidly in Makkah. It was a bloodless conquer of Makkah led by the Prophet (PBUH) and his 10000 followers. This conquest is of significant importance in Islamic history as it established Islam as a dominant religion in the Arabian Peninsula.
Moreover, the Kaaba denoted the unity of Muslims as every Muslim regardless of their ethnicity, the color of their skin, financial standing, culture, and linguistic differences prayed in the direction of the Kaaba. It is the epic place that stands as a testimony for believers of their worship of Allah and the adherence to the teachings He bestowed upon humanity through His Messenger Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The Grand Mosque of the Prophet (PBUH) is the most sacred in Islam. The significance of this mosque can be seen in the way that it was built by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself. The house of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was also around this mosque. In the vicinity of the Grand Mosque of the Prophet are several other mosques that belong to the close companions of the Prophet (PBUH) such as Abu Bakar and Ali. Praying in these mosques also carries great rewards. Such as praying in Mosque Quba which is the first mosque in the history of Islam carries a reward equal to one Umrah.
Visiting Other Religiously Importance Sites
Besides sacred mosques, there are other places of immense religious significance around the Grand Mosque of the Prophet (PBUH). This includes Jannat al-Baki and Riaz-ul-Jannah. The first place mentioned is the cemetery where many of the close companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and individuals of immense importance in early Islamic history are buried. Therefore, offering prayers and reciting verses from the Quran such as Surah Fatiha at this place carried great reward for Muslims. The reward is even more in Riaz-ul-Jannah. This is the place between areas where our Prophet (PBUH) is buried and where he used to sit and give Friday sermons. Hence, due to this value of this place, seeking forgiveness here eliminates all your sins and Allah opens gates of blessing for you and for those you pray for.
3 Star Umrah Packages
3 start Umrah packages are the most consumed Umrah packages. This is due to their affordability and multitude of choices. 3 star Umrah packages mean that the accommodation of pilgrims will be in a 3-star hotel. Furthermore, they will travel on an economy-class ticket on a local or regional airline that can fly pilgrims from their home city to the King Abdul Aziz Airport in Jeddah. The airport in Madinah is another option for pilgrims who fly for Umrah. The mode of transportation in a 3-star arrangement will be through buses. These buses have their timing for commuting between Jeddah airport to your hotel in Makkah and from Makkah to Madinah and back and forth. The choice of food and shopping, however, is not included in the 3-star packages and it’s on the pilgrims to decide how much they want to spend on these two things.
The 3-star hotel is a very decent accommodation when it comes to rooms and other facilities. However, the distance from the haram can be an issue. Those 3-star hotels that lie within a few hundred meters to one kilometer will require pilgrims to walk from their hotel to Haram. However, those accommodations that are a bit further than a kilometer away will have their dedicated shuttle bus service to ferry pilgrims from the hotel to the entrance of the Haram.
Umrah in December
December is considered the best month to perform Umrah due to several reasons. The first of which is the hot and harsh weather in Saudi Arabia where both the holiest sites are located. As they famously say winters do not come in this desert kingdom. The air-conditioners are working all around the year even in the coldest months of the year. Thus, availing of 3-star Umrah packages in December is worth the most. As staying in 3-star accommodation, pilgrims have to walk to the haram for most of their prayers. Moreover, they also have to get out of their accommodation for food and shopping-related activities. Doing so in the blistering heat of summer will drain their energy and even make them sick.
The outdoor activities do not stop here. Those who visit the holy cities also want to visit the sites of significant religious importance. These, for example, include among others Mina, Mount Arafat, and Cave Hira in Makkah and Masjid Quba and Mountain of Uhud in Madinah. There are also plenty of things to explore in the vicinity of both harams because these were the places from where Islam took its birth and gained strength. Visiting these places will require moving out of your air-conditioned buses which will only be most convenient in the month of December.
Conclusion
Due to the reasons mentioned above, the visit to Saudi Arabia for Umrah is best through 3 Star December Umrah packages. Unlike Ramadan and Hajj time, the crowd will be less in both the Harams in December and the temperature will allow the pilgrims to explore the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah most conveniently. Moreover, due to vacant hotel rooms and lower air traffic on these routes, the charges will also be comparatively lower.
