Are you preparing for your Umrah journey from Edinburgh? Well, as Edinburgh welcomes the New Year, many Muslim residents anticipate Umrah’s spiritual journey. This religious act of performance is a unique opportunity and maybe a dream for some Muslims. This dream is now within reach with the help of comprehensive Umrah packages from Edinburgh.

Let’s see how you can make a comprehensive Umrah travel plan from Edinburgh to the Holy Cities and maximise your pilgrimage experience.

 

Preparation is the key:

Preparation is the key to the success of your Umrah travel plan. Your preparation should include every type of need and requirement during your trip. This also incorporates physical, mental, and spiritual preparation. When you are physically fit, you can undertake the pilgrimage steps. You must prepare your travel documents as well before your departure.

Make your departure from Edinburgh:

Suppose you have completed your Umrah booking from Edinburgh and are ready to depart from Edinburgh Airport. The pilgrims are in the airport, saying farewell to their familiar highlands and boarding a flight to Saudi Arabia.

Well, during your air travel, you don’t need to panic. Just remember Allah SWT and the purpose of your travelling. Try to communicate with other passengers or pilgrims to relax and calm yourself. If possible, offer prayers and Duas.

Don’t do the over packing:

Can you survive without packing the essential items? Obviously, it will be difficult for you! So, packing the Umrah essentials is necessary as these items will help during your trip to the Holy Cities. Most pilgrims do over-packing means, including the extra items in luggage, but you have to avoid it. Firstly, it will make your luggage too heavy, and secondly, you must pay additional charges to your airline.

Learn the Umrah rituals:

Are you familiar with the rituals of Umrah? If you still need to, familiarise yourself with the essential steps of Umrah and how to perform them. There are four mandatory steps of lessor pilgrimage:

  • Ihram – the attire that pilgrims must have to wear
  • Tawaf – circumambulation around the Holy Kaaba for the seven times
  • Sa’ee – the seven times walk between Safa and Marwah hills
  • Qasr – cutting or shaving the hair for both men (shaving the head) and women (cutting or trimming the hair)

Hence, these are the necessary steps that pilgrims must take. Otherwise, their Umrah might be invalid.

 

The Edinburgh to Makkah Itinerary

Suppose you are going to Umrah from Edinburgh for ten days. So, let’s make a travel itinerary or travel plan according to:

  • Day 1: You will depart from Edinburgh to Jeddah or Medina via direct or indirect flight.
  • Day 2-4: If you first visit Medina, explore the holy city and its Ziyarats points.
  • Day 5: Now is the time to travel to Makkah. Decide on a specific time to reach there and wear Ihram attire, which is mandatory for performing Umrah.
  • Day 6-9: Focus on the Umrah rituals and perform them with complete devotion. Do some extra religious acts to gain more spirituality during your pilgrimage. It also matters to explore Makkah’s Ziyarats and Islamic heritage.
  • Day 10: Depending on your flight schedule, the time you depart Makkah will vary. You will then go to Jeddah or Medina, where you will get your return flight to Edinburgh.

Hence, with the proper travel plan, comprehensive guide, and open mind, your Umrah journey from Edinburgh can become a transformative experience. Remember that this is a spiritual journey, so prioritise your connection with Allah SWT. May your pilgrimage bring you closer to your faith!