Time moves fast these days and December is right around the corner; the most suitable month to embark on Umrah. Reason? Well, there are plenty of them but the small crowds, holiday season, pleasant weather, and the possibility of buying economical hotels and flights are enough to spark your interest.
People who’ve been to Saudi Arabia, know how hard it is to explore ziyarat spots and holy cities due to the intense heat that covers the desert country for around 8 months. November to February are the only cold months and December is the ideal among them, in light of the factors stated above. Let us explain these factors that make pilgrimage easy. We’ll also guide you on how December Umrah packages can be your ticket to a halal holiday, combined with the holy pilgrimage experience.
Why December is the Best Time to Visit KSA?
Any habitual tourist considers only a few factors while visiting any country i.e., suitable weather, the possibility to buy economical hotels and flights, and plenty of time to explore in peace i.e. not among large crowds. This is the same for pilgrims who intend to do Umrah. If you’re also one such pilgrim, wishing to visit the House of Allah while benefiting from all the said perks, then December Umrah Packages 2024 are for you. Let’s see how:
Pleasant Weather
The climate of KSA is majorly dry and hot, with mercury levels ranging between 27°C to 43°C in the central areas. Considering the physical challenges especially older pilgrims and kids have to face, such intense heat adds to their difficulties. They might be able to do Umrah, but might not find the energy to explore ziyarat sites or possibly go for remote exploration in other cities.
Considering these facts, December is the best time to embark on an Umrah tour and combine it with a vacation trip to other cities. The average temperature falls between 18.0°C and 27.0°C making it an ideal time to visit. All you have to do is reserve the December Umrah package 2024 in advance, to acquire your desired time slots.
Holiday Season
As mentioned before, it is important to book your Umrah deals in advance. The question is, what difference does it make for pilgrims? Well, the first reason is that December is the time of the year when the Christmas holiday also occurs at the end of the month. Thus, Muslims living in Western countries get a chance to easily embark on a long Umrah trip along with their friends and family.
Winter and Christmas holidays start from the last ten days of December and remain until the starting few days of January. Hence, pilgrims mostly choose this time of the month to do Umrah. Due to the holidays, pilgrims are usually large in numbers and the Haram Mosque is quite crowded. Moreover, hotels and flights also get quite costly if you haven’t already made bookings, months back. Other than that, enjoying this blissful trip with your close ones and getting the chance to explore other parts of the country are the top perks of doing Umrah during the holiday season.
Hotels & Flights
Another perk of booking December Umrah packages in advance is that one can acquire relatively economical hotels and flights. There are relatively fewer people who perform Umrah in the first half of the month as mostly plan their pilgrimage in the holiday season as mentioned earlier. Thus, hotel and flight rates are cheaper which gives pilgrims a chance to do Umrah on a budget.
The price difference is to such an extent that you can book a luxury hotel at the price of an economical one. This is the same for flights as well. You can spend the saved money to obtain superior hotel and travel services, book guided tours, or opt for a halal holiday tour and explore other cities of the Kingdom.
Less Crowded
The crowd is relatively smaller around the Haram area in the first half of the month. This makes doing Umrah easier as a large number of people gathering in a small space often causes suffocation, which makes the pilgrimage quite hard.
Although pilgrims embrace such pain and hardship in the hope of gaining more rewards from Allah, kids, elderly, and disabled pilgrims can be affected due to such conditions. So, if you have any of these types of people with you or want to make Umrah easier for your family, then opt for December Umrah Packages 2024 that ensure easy traveling.
Combining Umrah with Halal Holidays
It is possible to combine your pilgrimage with a halal vacation by visiting other destinations like Dubai, Malaysia, Turkey, Morocco, Maldives, etc., or cities of the Kingdom. You might know that Saudi Arabia is also turning into a tourist country. As per the Vision 2030 of the Saudi King, the initiative is expected to grow regional tourism from 39.8 million in 2022 to 128.7 million by 2030. It’s a golden chance for pilgrims, planning to do Umrah in December, to explore KSA and also enjoy a halal vacation with their loved ones. Thinking about what to explore on the vacation? Let us tease you with the specifics:
- Al Ula: Start your halal vacation trip with a visit to Al Ula; the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Al Ula is nestled in the northwest desert where visitors can observe beautiful rock formations like the 52-meter Elephant Rock and marvel at ancient tombs from 7,000 years old civilization.
- Stargazing Tour: Al Ula is known for its stargazing tour in which a guide leads you to an observatory from where you can watch the Milky Way and a stellar dance of the stars and the moon. You can reserve a private dinner and savor the best Arabic dishes under the shimmering sky, in the serene desert setting. Want to enjoy a luxury stay, Arabic style? Try the desert resort, ‘Habitas’, or reserve one of the tented villas of ‘Banyan Tree’.
- Savor Arabic Food: You can’t miss out on authentic Arabic food while in the KSA. Falafel, Mandi, Hummus, Labneh, Mansaf; all these dishes are just too good to be missed. Arabic delights are on another level of excellence that is unmatched. You can’t get enough of the Knafeh, Labneh, Motabbaq, Baklava, and other delights. Don’t forget to drink Arabic Qahwah after meals so you can easily digest the heavy food.
- The Beautiful Names of Allah Display: Want to make your halal holiday spiritual? Head to the amazing exhibition in Medina, displaying the 99 attributes of Allah as described in the Quranic teachings. Through portrayals, interactive displays, and videos, the exhibition offers visitors a chance to gain a profound understanding of the Divine.
Doing Umrah in December is one of the best decisions as you can also combine it with a halal holiday trip as well. So hurry up and reserve your December Umrah packages for 2024 as the clock is ticking. Confused about which travel agency to trust for your holy journey? Don’t stress about it, as Muslims Holy Travel; a reliable Umrah tour operator and halal holiday services provider; is just a call away.
