A 5 day Umrah package is among the most sought after choices for US based Muslims who wish to undertake the lesser pilgrimage without having to take too much time off work. These short Umrah packages usually comprise the return flight from a US airport, hotel accommodation in Makkah (sometimes including Madinah also), the Travel […]

Here’s what surprises many first-time Umrah pilgrims: The rituals themselves last only 4-6 hours and are a fraction of the time needed for Hajj, but most packages begin at seven days. Why the gap? Having facilitated the Umrah travel for hundreds of US families, what I’ve seen is that picking out the right length isn’t […]

I’ve helped more than 2,400 US families arrange Umrah trips through our IATA-protected agency and seen so many couples discuss that very question. Most US pilgrims express regret at having only a 7 days package and almost none wish they had booked for less than 14 days. The REAL Cost NOBODY Shows You – Math […]

The great thing about planning Umrah from New York is you get something other US visitors to the site don’t enjoy – choice. Real choice. Six international airports, a host of airlines and packages from $600 budget jaunts to luxurious $2,500 trips. But here’s what no one tells you: that choice can quickly get overwhelming. More […]