It is a profound blessing that Allah has chosen you, as a Muslim living in Birmingham, to answer the call of Umrah and stand before His sacred House. The Prophet (ﷺ) said that the people who come for Umrah and Hajj are the guests of Allah. He invited them, and they responded. Birmingham is home to one of the largest Muslim communities in the UK, and Tarteel Travel is here to serve Birmingham Muslims, making that journey smooth, spiritually enriching, and filled with barakah.
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "(The performance of) Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed (between it and the previous one). And the reward of Hajj Mabrur (the one accepted by Allah) is nothing except Paradise." (Sahih al-Bukhari 1773)
By Allah's grace, Tarteel Travel has become one of the most trusted Umrah providers for Muslims across North America and Europe. See what our travelers say on our Instagram and in our reviews.
Umrah is the lesser Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah al-Mukarramah, which can be performed at any time of year. Its essential acts are: entering Ihram (declared at the Miqat), performing Tawaf (seven circuits around the Ka'bah), walking Sa'i (seven times between Safa and Marwa), and completing with shaving or trimming the hair. Many Muslims describe Umrah as a life-changing experience, a turning point in their Deen and a fresh start in their relationship with Allah.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the UK's third busiest airport and serves the city directly, with international connections to Saudi Arabia via connecting hubs. BHX is easily accessible from Small Heath, Sparkhill, Handsworth, Edgbaston, Perry Barr, and across the city. London Heathrow (LHR) is also a strong option for Birmingham Muslims seeking the widest range of direct international flights, reachable by Chiltern Railways in under two hours.
Tarteel Travel has partnered with trusted airlines including Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines to provide Birmingham Muslims with reliable, affordable flights to Saudi Arabia.
Tarteel Travel hand-selects premium accommodation in both Makkah and Madinah, close to the Haramain. Daily breakfast is included. Guided Ziyarah to Mount Uhud, Masjid Qubaa', and other sacred sites is included, as is the Haramain high-speed train between the two holy cities.
UK residents receive a one-year, multiple-entry Saudi tourist visa. Tarteel Travel handles all documentation on your behalf, so you can focus on preparing spiritually for this blessed journey.
Our Makkah-born guides lead every group through the Umrah rituals step by step, in full accordance with the authentic Sunnah. Whether this is your first Umrah or one of many, you will have expert support throughout. Birmingham has a wealth of local masjids and Muslim community organisations, and Tarteel Travel is happy to coordinate group bookings from your local community.
How to Make the Best of Your Umrah Trip
Tarteel Travel's itineraries fly into Madinah first, which means your Miqat is Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali), the Miqat of the people of Madinah and the furthest of all Miqat points from Makkah. Your Tarteel Travel guide will instruct you on exactly when and how to enter Ihram.
Tarteel Travel is founded and led by Mohamed Abu Rayan, who was born and raised in Makkah al-Mukarramah. His guides, with a lifetime of experience in the Haramain, bring authentic knowledge and spiritual depth no independent trip can replicate. Unique Sunnah experiences such as camel farm visits and drinking camel milk are part of every journey.
Is It Better to Go for Umrah With a Group or By Yourself?
If you are a Muslim from Birmingham who has been longing to perform Umrah, إن شاء الله the time is now. Tarteel Travel is dedicated to guiding Birmingham Muslims from BHX or LHR to the House of Allah and back. Book your Umrah package today.
