Are you planning to perform Umrah with your family along with your minors or children? You must attain certain information to have a smooth journey of Umrah. Umrah deals come with a lot of discounts, and inclusive offers, including a stay at hotels, and flights. It is always a good idea to book All Inclusive Cheap umrah packages as they come with many benefits. If you are surfing on the internet you can search umrah packages near me it will help you to get the nearest location of travel agency around you! Umrah is a spiritual journey which every Muslim loves to perform. Performing Umrah with family and kids is an astonishing experience.

  • The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia had announced that children can go along with their parents inside the Al-Haram. The minimum age of kids is set to 7 by the Ministry of umrah and Hajj.

  • Since the horrendous pandemic Covid-19 hit the world, it is now compulsory for kids 12 years old to get Covid-19 vaccination. Otherwise, they no longer can come to perform Umrah. According to the latest announcement 12 years old kids and above can perform Umrah. Get them vaccinated and carry their vaccination certificates. All travellers aged over one year are required to submit a valid vaccination certificate. 

  • Make them understand why we are going on this journey and how this journey is going to be different from other holidays so that they don’t get panic.

  • Although kids are energetic yet the laborious journey can overburden them so it is always better to make them exercise to build their stamina. Avoid long stays in Al-haram with kids; make them rest properly in a hotel room.

  • Kids must get into the state of ihram if they are over the age of discernment. If you are coming for umrah with kids under the discernment age then it is up to their guardian to make intention for umrah on their behalf. Once kids enter the state of Ihram it is compulsory for them to stay away from everything forbidden as well. Hence parents make sure to teach them what is forbidden.

  • Children under the age of 12 do not meet the criteria to be granted Umrah and prayer permits.

  • Minors can be a part of this journey along with their parents there is no such rule that you cannot take your minor inside Al-haram but it becomes a little tough for a mother to look after the little baby and to perform umrah altogether using Cheap December umrah packages.

  • There is no rule in Islam or imposed by the Saudi Government that prohibits the company of children.

  • Parents just need to put extra effort if they are carrying minors. Though strollers are not allowed inside the boundaries of Al-haram parents can carry their baby in slings. Make sure you are carrying all essentials for the baby like baby food, diapers, and wipes and do not forget to carry medicine for seasonal flu or fever as it can affect them.

Hope these tips will help you to have a smooth journey!