6 Best Hotels in Makkah overlooking Masjid Al-Haram
We all know well that Umrah is a religious pilgrimage for Muslims around the world. You have to travel to Makkah, the sacred city to perform Umrah. Different countries have different fare rates based on various factors like distance from Saudia, time of year, class of flight, etc. You can also find Umrah packages from USA offered by different airlines that operate on this route.
If you want to know about the best hotels for your stay in Makkah, you can have a look the list.
Jabal Omar Hayatt Regency: A five star hotel located in the heart of Makkah with spacious rooms and lavish suites.
Raffles Makkah Palace Hotel: the most luxurious hotel that offers an amazing view of Masjid Al Haram.
Dar Al Tawhid Intercontinental: The location is just a few steps away from Masjid Al Haram and offers a beautiful view of Holy Kaaba.
Al Marwa Rayhaan Hotel: This hotel also has amazing rooms and suites and provides you with full comfort.
Hilton Suites Makkah: this is also situated in the center of Makkah and only a few steps away from Holy Kaaba.
Fairmont Clock Tower: they offer world-class services with spacious rooms and a beautiful Holy Site view.
The well-known airlines which operate flights to Saudia are:
Etihad Airways: For best flight deals you can look forward to this airline. Best offers with great services is offered to the passengers.
British Airways: It is also one of the best airlines. They provide the clients on board with free Wi-Fi, digital newspaper, comfortable lounges, food and drinks, programs, kid’s zone, etc.
Saudia Airlines: With this airline, you can fly directly to Riyadh and Jeddah. They also offer all services and comfortable journeys.
Qatar Airways: They have award winning services. They also offer special packages.
ITA Airways: Comfort Economy, Shop & Fly, Car rental, Transfers from/to Airport, E-SIM Service, get your guide.
About Umrah packages: The packages offered by different airlines that operate on this route include all major services and travel, hotel stays, tour guide and visa costs. It depends on you which airline you choose for the journey.
Umrah during the blessed month of December:
Ramadan is the most valuable and important month for Muslims. It is considered an honored to perform the Holy pilgrimage, Umrah, in this month. Muslims have a desire to visit Makkah specially in this blessed month of Ramadan. For this purpose, many airlines offer special December Umrah packages from USA.
It is reported that Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) said: ‘’ Completing Umrah during Ramadan is equivalent to performing Hajj with him’’.
For direct flights to Saudia you can look forward to British and Saudia airways. You can find direct flights departing from London Heathrow and arriving in either Jeddah or Riyadh. These flights are operated by Saudi Airlines and British Airways.
To spend the whole time with comfort and luxury your choice of booking flight with the airline matters a lot. As any mistake or lack of proper information and guidance can destroy the whole journey and mood. The comforts of travel are very important in this regard. Direct flights can also ease your journey as you can reach the destination more efficiently in comparatively less time without the hassle of being transporting from one place to another and extra wait between the connecting flights is also tiresome and sometimes boring.
Your trip can become more wonderful and amazing if you invest your time there properly. You should visit the worth seeing spots like the vast deserts, tall and amazing buildings, mosques, food from best restaurants, zoo, museums and much more.
Following are some of the amazing benefits of Performing Umrah:
Spiritual satisfaction: As it is a very heart whelming and peace giving process, it creates a strong connection of a person with Allah. A person asks for forgiveness, knowledge, Jannah and guidance and the most important is submission to His will.
Blessings: If a person performs the Umrah whole heartedly and without any flaws, he will receive a lot of blessings in his life hereafter.
Unity: Muslims belonging to different cultures and regions of the world come to Makkah and perform the same acts irrespective of color, caste, rich or poor discrimination which represent true example of unity and brotherhood.
Self-Improvement: After performing Umrah, a Muslim tries to perfect and improve his every little or big action so that he can please Allah and make his life better hereafter.
Muslims have to do tawaf around the Holy Kaaba and then go to Safa and Marwa for Sa’i. These are some important rules for Umrah:
- A person should be Muslim
- The person has reached the age of puberty
- Financially and Physically capable to perform Umrah
- Safe transport for the journey
Wishing you a safe and wonderful journey ahead!
