When I told people I wanted to go for Umrah with a baby they had a funny look, primarily because of when I wanted to go. My daughter would have been three months old. I think this might have been a little too ambitious for me considering that we had just travelled to three different countries by the time she was three months. So we pushed back our plans on performing Umrah with a newborn … [Read more...]
Umrah Suspension – The Complete list of Countries
Please note this is accurate at the time of publishing, I will be updating this article with more information and questions as I receive them. Please read the updates at the end of the page It was announced today and that Umrah will be stopped for people on Umrah visas and tourist visas for those who want to visit the two Holy cities of Makkah and Medinah. Here is the announcement … [Read more...]
My Experience Performing Umrah On a Tourist Visa 2020
By far, one of the most frequently asked questions is about whether it is OK performing Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa. We have had thousands of people actually go for Umrah using the new tourist visa for Saudi Arabia. Still, I know that many of you want the first-hand experience I had with it. First, make sure you read about the Saudi tourist visa here. Under the visa … [Read more...]
Great Halal Holiday Deals During Easter School Break
Time flies, and it is almost time for the Easter school break which is perfect for a halal holiday with the family since it is two weeks long and you can do plenty of exploring during that time. This year it also falls just before Ramadan, so spending some quality time with the family and recharging before the Holy month is a great option too. I have put together several Easter school … [Read more...]
The Best Travel Accessories for traveling with a newborn
Travelling with a newborn can be stressful, especially flying with a baby. What do you pack for your baby, or yourself with limiting baggage and how do you manage long flights with a baby only a few weeks old. If you don't know yet, we had a baby girl, our own Mini MuslimTravelGirl. Alhumdulilah Her first flight was from Doha to the UK when she was 5 weeks old, and by the time … [Read more...]
Plan your 5-star Umrah with Rihaala the newest Muslim Travel Agency from £418pp
Planning Umrah can be stressful. Though we have a variety of tips on DIY Umrah for many, it is easier to plan your own Umrah package with a "one-stop" provider that also comes ATOL protection. Rihaala is an online travel booking agency which was launched by our friends at Serendipity Tailormade one of the first halal travel agencies in the UK. It started earlier this year to help pioneer … [Read more...]
Stunning Resorts in Mauritius with Halal Food Perfect for a Halal Holiday
A small paradise country on earth, Mauritius offers great options for halal hotels, halal food, stunning beaches and perfect seclusion for halal holidays or honeymoons. Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation, is known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. The mountainous interior includes Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife like the … [Read more...]
DIY Umrah Package October 2019 During School Term Less than £800
As part of our series to create an option for people to create and plan their own DIY Umrah package on a budget we have the new options for October 2019! If you are planning on going in September 2019 then make sure you check out our example DIY Umrah package here. These DIY Umrah packages are here to help readers create their own plans, without help from agents, and of course to save … [Read more...]