Umrah is a dream of every Muslim in the world. It can be performed at any time of the year but if you perform Umrah during Ramadan, its equivalent to Hajj (in rewards), which means it's not a replace of the actual Hajj. Thousands of Muslims from the UK perform Umrah every year during Ramadan but the question is, “How to Prepare for Ramadan Umrah from the UK? Let’s break it down:

Planning of Umrah in Ramadan

The first difference between these preparations is the planning for them at different time spaces. If you think that you can book an Umrah package right before Ramadan, like a normal Umrah, you must change your mind or you are going to miss this opportunity. Umrah in Ramadan is comparatively the highest in demand and has a limited allowance of pilgrims from every country, every year.

This year (2026) and the next few years are ideal for performing Umrah in Ramadan because Ramadan is meeting winter and its human-friendly environment and weather. Especially for those with chronic diseases and sensitive to the hot weather. If you are not performing Umrah in this Ramadan, you can book it for next year but you must have to understand its higher demand and you have to book it as early as possible.

Purchasing Ramadan Umrah Travel

If you want a Ramadan Umrah package according to your choice and budget, you must have to book your package 3-6 months before Ramadan. By doing this, you can get Umrah flights from the UK, hotels, transport and prices almost according to your choice. If you plan to book your Ramadan Umrah package, up to 1 or two months before Ramadan, you may face the following disadvantages:

1. You will not get anything according to your choice.

2. You’ll be charged extra costs up to 100%.

3. You may not get any package because of the fulfilment of the limit of allowed pilgrims from the UK.

It is because almost all packages will have been booked and some package will be left with higher demand and price. In depth, flights, hotels and transporters raise their prices during higher demand and less remained facilities.

Note: Book your Umrah package from an ATOL-Protected travel agency. It gives you full financial protection regarding your travel. You can check any travel company’s ATOL-Protection by verifying its ATOL registration number, displayed on the “About” page of its website. Search for that number on the ATOL website and you will get the results. Do not book your package if that company isn’t ATOL-Protected.

An ideal package includes a waiver visa, direct flights, a 4-star hotel with minimum distance from Haram and all necessary transport. If you book this 3-6 months before Ramadan, you’ll get all the comfortable facilities at a moderate cost.

Required Documents: Your Passport (with a six-month validity from the scheduled date of Umrah) and your passport-sized picture are required for your visa.

Health and Fitness

Take these measures to improve your health:

1. If you’re facing a chronic disease, maintain your routine check-up to monitor your health.

2. Make a routine of a 30-minute morning walk daily.

3. Avoid junk food to keep yourself healthy.

4. Conduct an overall check-up of your body right before the travel.

Packing for Ramadan Umrah

Here are the packing essentials for Umrah in Ramadan:

Ihram: It is necessary for men to take two sets of Ihram clothes with them. Keep two 4 unstitched white clothes and two soft belts to tie them.

Normal Clothes: Keep an extra set of normal, modest clothes to wear.

Headwear: Women should keep a couple of headscarves with them.

Jacket: Keep a jacket with you as Ramadan is coming during winter, in this year and next few years.

Footwear: Men should keep a set of easy walking footwear but keep in mind that toes must be leaved naked. Women can wear sneakers or any other footwear which is easy for walking.

Keep the following items in your luggage:

1. Prayer Mat 2. Power Bank 3. Snacks and Nuts 4. Unscented toiletries (soap, shampoo, tissue paper, sunscreen, toothbrush, and toothpaste) 5. Umbrella 6. Necessary medicine in its original packaging.

Keep all the necessary documents (Air tickets, hotel bookings, visa and passport) in a separate handbag.

Tips for a Comfortable Umrah in Ramadan

Follow these suggestions for a comfortable Umrah during Ramadan:

1. Don’t overload your luggage; just keep the necessary stuff in it.

2. Keep all necessary documents with you.

3. Remove your unnecessary hair and cut your nails before Ghusl of Ihram.

4. Wear Ihram from your home, as Miqat comes during the flight.

5. Avoid getting into a war of words or a physical fight, as it is forbidden, during the state of Ihram.

6. Learn about the Saudi rules and regulations before the journey.

7. Try performing Umrah at night, from 1:00 am to 5:00 am, it will be less crowded there.

8. Keep yourself hydrated during the nights.

9. Keep enough money to fulfill your needs in Saudi Arabia.

Conclusion

Ramadan Umrah is not a particular type of Umrah. It is a general Umrah performed during the month of Ramadan. It is equivalent to Hajj (in rewards) according to a Hadith. Book your Umrah for Ramadan 3-6 months earlier through a trustworthy UK travel agency. Don’t overload yourself; just keep necessary things in your luggage. Prepare yourself properly before going on this journey. Learn and practice every single ritual of it and perform it in its actual way because it is very important for your Umrah to be accepted by Allah, otherwise it will be wasted and you will get nothing in rewards. May Allah accept all your worship. Ameen!