In recent years, with Saudi Arabia opening up tourist visas for Westerners, there has been a significant increase in the faithful visiting the two holy cities. Many are now booking their own flights, arranging their own accommodations, and experiencing the blessings of this spiritual journey on their own terms. It’s incredible to see how affordable it has become, you can now find flights from European cities to Jeddah for as little as £60. In this blog, I’ll share my personal experience of performing Umrah on a budget, with the hope of inspiring you to go on this spiritual journey yourself.

My eldest holding the Ka’bah during our Umrah in 2022