Umrah Packages from Southend-on-Sea 2027 — All-Inclusive from £645/pp | The World’s Longest Pier — Essex’s Seaside City, Southend Mosque Since 1976, Gatwick 45 Miles West

QUICK ANSWER: Packages Umrah arranges all-inclusive Umrah packages for Southend-on-Sea pilgrims from £645/pp for 7 nights (3-star, off-peak months). London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is approximately 45–50 miles west via A127/A13/M25/M23 — approximately 52–65 minutes by car; 45–55 minutes pre-dawn at 2–3am. LGW is Southend’s primary Umrah airport — Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah (~6h 30m). London Heathrow (LHR, ~50–55 miles west via A127/A13/M25/M4) is checked when LHR offers better scheduling. London Stansted (STN, ~30 miles northwest) has very limited Umrah provision. £99 deposit. ATOL protected. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.

TWO MOSQUES, TWO STORIES — UNITY AND BANGLADESHI DETERMINATION: Southend has two primary mosques with two distinct founding stories. Southend Mosque (191 West Road, 1976) — the first mosque in Southeast Essex, established when the Pakistani Muslim community purchased a 100-year-old church. Essex Jamme Masjid Trust (48 Chelmsford Avenue, 1986) — created through remarkable Bangladeshi community determination: ‘patience, perseverance, resilience, and the unity of a brotherhood mentality, the impossible was to be made possible.’ £15,000 raised in 7 months. No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Southend. This is the first.

Southend-on-Sea is Essex’s largest settlement and one of England’s best-known seaside towns — sitting on the north shore of the Thames Estuary, approximately 40 miles east of central London, with a seafront stretching for several miles and the iconic Southend Pier extending 1.33 miles into the estuary. The pier — built in its current iron form in 1889 — is the world’s longest pleasure pier, a record it has held without interruption for over 130 years. No other pleasure pier in the world extends as far into the sea. The pier has its own railway — the Southend Pier Railway — and is a Grade II listed structure.

Southend-on-Sea was granted city status in 2022 as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee City Status celebrations — one of eight towns and cities to receive the designation. The elevation from town to city status formalises what Southend has effectively been for generations: the coastal hub of southeast Essex, with a population of approximately 180,000 people, a major retail centre, a university (University of Essex Southend campus), and the specific urban energy of a city that sits at the end of the Thames Estuary rail line from London Fenchurch Street.

The Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim community of Southend-on-Sea — concentrated primarily in the SS0 (Westcliff-on-Sea) and SS2 postcodes — has been building its institutional infrastructure in this Essex seaside city since the 1970s. The Southend Mosque at 191–197 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea (SS0 9DE) was established in 1976 — the first mosque in Southeast Essex. The Essex Jamme Masjid Trust at 48 Chelmsford Avenue (SS2 6JG) was created in 1986 through a process of community fundraising and determination that the mosque’s own history describes in remarkable detail.

No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Southend-on-Sea. The city with the world’s longest pier, two mosques with remarkable founding stories, and a community that has been raising children on the Essex coast for fifty years has been invisible to the Umrah market. This ends today.

Packages Umrah is operated by Uraan Travel Ltd (7 Huxley Avenue, Manchester M8 0SJ). We arrange all-inclusive Umrah packages for Southend-on-Sea and southeast Essex. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335 or visit packagesumrah.co.uk.

Southend Pier — The World’s Longest Pleasure Pier, 1.33 Miles into the Thames Estuary

Southend Pier is the defining landmark of Southend-on-Sea and one of England’s most specific and extraordinary facts. At 1.33 miles (2.14 kilometres), it is the world’s longest pleasure pier — a record it has held since 1889. No other pleasure pier anywhere on Earth extends further into the sea. The pier has been destroyed and rebuilt, has survived fire, has been struck by ships, has been temporarily closed and restored. It opened in 1889 in its current iron form, replacing an earlier wooden pier. It has its own railway — the Southend Pier Railway, a narrow-gauge line that runs its entire length — and a lifeboat station at its furthest end.

The Qibla direction from Southend-on-Sea — the direction of prayer toward the Kaaba in Makkah — is approximately 120° southeast, a great-circle distance of approximately 4,746 kilometres. Southend Pier, extending 1.33 miles into the Thames Estuary in a general east-southeast direction, points almost exactly toward the Qibla. The pier that extends furthest into the sea points, in the most general sense, toward Makkah. This is not a precise geographic claim — it is a coincidence of orientation that speaks to the specific character of a coastal Muslim community that prays in a direction that crosses the English Channel, the Mediterranean, and the Arabian Peninsula to reach the Kaaba.

The Southend Pier and the Qibla: the Essex Jamme Masjid on Chelmsford Avenue records that the Qibla from its location points 120° southeast toward the Kaaba in Makkah — approximately 4,746 kilometres away. Southend Pier, extending southeast into the Thames Estuary, points in that same general direction. From the pier’s end, the direction of prayer and the direction of the pier’s line of extension are approximately aligned. Southend’s world-record pier faces, broadly, toward Makkah.

Essex Jamme Masjid Trust — The Story of the Impossible Made Possible

The founding story of the Essex Jamme Masjid Trust is one of the most remarkable in our 84-page portfolio. In the 1970s, the Pakistani community had established Southend Mosque at West Road. By the mid-1980s, the Bangladeshi community of Southend had grown significantly — and wanted a mosque that would preserve their specific cultural and religious identity. The Essex Jamme Masjid Trust’s own account describes what happened next:

‘A concern that always presided in the minds of the Bengali community was the thought: is this possible and feasible for such a small community? It came to a point where the only topic being discussed in the Bangladeshi community was the mosque. Any gathering — be it wedding, business, social, birthdays, cultural — the only topic on the tongues of the community was a Mosque.’ The community’s desire was so concentrated, so single-minded, that every occasion became an opportunity to discuss it. ‘Through time, many challenges and barriers were overcome. Patience, perseverance, resilience, determination, and the unity of a brotherhood mentality, the impossible was to be made possible.’

Between 11th February 1986 and 12th September 1986 — in seven months — £15,000 was raised. The Essex Jamme Masjid Trust was created on 8th May 1986. The company was incorporated on 28th May 1988. The mosque at 48 Chelmsford Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6JG — the first Bangladeshi community mosque in southeast Essex — was established. The qualities described in its founding — patience, perseverance, resilience, determination, unity — are precisely the qualities required for Umrah aspiration: sustained over years, across financial difficulty, toward a destination that seems impossibly remote until it becomes actual.

Southend-on-Sea to Gatwick — A127/A13/M25, 45 Miles West

Southend-on-Sea is at the far eastern end of the Essex Thames-side corridor — the Dartford Crossing and the M25 are approximately 30 miles to its west. From the M25, Gatwick is reached via the M23 south. The full Southend-to-Gatwick route runs: A127 west from Southend → A127 continues west → A13 or A127 continues → M25 Junction 30/31 (Lakeside/Thurrock area) → M25 south and west → Junction 7/M23 south → Gatwick Airport.

London Gatwick (LGW) — Southend’s Primary Umrah Airport

London Heathrow (LHR) — Secondary Option, 50–55 Miles West

London Stansted (STN) — Close But Not for Umrah 2027

Why not Stansted? London Stansted (STN) is only 28–32 miles from Southend — much closer than Gatwick or Heathrow. However, Stansted does not have Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah or meaningful Umrah charter provision in 2027. The closest airport is not the right airport for Umrah from Southend. Gatwick (LGW, 45 miles) with Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah is the correct choice.

Southend-on-Sea Umrah Package Prices 2027 — All-Inclusive

All prices include return flights from London Gatwick (LGW, ~45–50 miles west, primary) or London Heathrow (LHR, ~50–55 miles west, when better scheduling), Umrah visa, named Makkah hotel with Haram distance in metres before deposit, named Madinah hotel, Rawdah slot pre-booked, and all Saudi Arabia transport. Prices are £20 per person below UK market rates.

3 Star Southend-on-Sea Umrah Packages 2027

Per person. Quad-share rooms. LGW primary (45–50 miles via A127/M25). LHR when better scheduling. Off-peak = lowest.

4 Star Southend-on-Sea Umrah Packages 2027

100–400m from Haram. Breakfast included. Saudi direct from LGW. 4★ may prefer LHR for wider Saudi route selection.

5 Star Southend-on-Sea Umrah Packages 2027

50–200m from Haram. Breakfast included. Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah from LGW or LHR — confirmed before deposit.

Southend-on-Sea Group Umrah — 10 or More Pilgrims

Southend Mosque + Essex Jamme Masjid groups. A127/M25 to LGW — 45 miles. Group minibus practical pre-dawn.

£99 DEPOSIT — SECURE YOUR SOUTHEND UMRAH: Book with just £99 per person. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. Payment plans for bookings 4+ months ahead. Same-day quotes for Southend, Westcliff, Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Basildon, Canvey Island, and all southeast Essex. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.

What Is Included in Your Southend-on-Sea Umrah Package?

Southend’s Muslim Community — 1976 and 1986: Two Mosques, Fifty Years of Essex Islam

The Southend Mosque at 191–197 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea (SS0 9DE) was established in 1976 — fifty years ago. The founding act was the purchase of a 100-year-old church — a Victorian Christian building in the Westcliff-on-Sea area of Southend — and its conversion to a mosque. The church was already a century old when the Muslim community bought it; it had stood through the Victorian era, through the wars, through the post-war decades, and now it would stand as a mosque for the Pakistani Muslim community of southeast Essex. Charity registration number 270870. Registered with the UK Islamic Mission (UKIM) since 1962.

The Essex Jamme Masjid Trust at 48 Chelmsford Avenue (SS2 6JG) followed a decade later — but its founding story is qualitatively different in its specificity and its emotional intensity. The Bangladeshi community had outgrown its presence at the West Road mosque and wanted a mosque that would preserve its specific cultural and linguistic identity. The determination that characterised the founding effort — the community-wide obsession with the mosque project, the £15,000 raised in seven months, the Trust created 8th May 1986 — is remarkable precisely because it describes a small community achieving something that seemed impossible. The Qibla from the Essex Jamme Masjid on Chelmsford Avenue points 120° southeast — approximately 4,746 kilometres to the Kaaba in Makkah.

Southend Mosque / UK Islamic Mission — 191–197 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9DE

Southend Mosque at 191–197 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS0 9DE is the first mosque in Southeast Essex, established in 1976. A charity (Charity number 270870, Southend Islamic Trust) was registered on 29 April 1976. Affiliated with the UK Islamic Mission (UKIM), a registered charity since 1962. The mosque offers daily prayers, Friday Jummah, Madrasa education, Nikah services, community events, education, and charitable initiatives. From West Road, Gatwick Airport via A127/A13/M25/M23 is approximately 45–50 miles west — approximately 47–55 minutes pre-dawn.

Essex Jamme Masjid Trust — 48 Chelmsford Avenue, SS2 6JG

The Essex Jamme Masjid Trust at 48 Chelmsford Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6JG was established on 8 May 1986 through the Bangladeshi community’s extraordinary fundraising effort. The mosque’s own description of its founding — ‘patience, perseverance, resilience, determination, and the unity of a brotherhood mentality’ — applies equally to the sustained Umrah aspiration of the same community: saving over years, planning the dates, committing the intention. The Qibla from Chelmsford Avenue: 120° southeast, 4,746 km to the Kaaba. That direction, from Southend’s seafront city, crosses the English Channel, France, the Mediterranean, Egypt, and the Red Sea.

Southend-on-Sea — City Status 2022

Southend-on-Sea was granted city status in September 2022 as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations — one of eight places in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to receive the designation. The grant of city status recognises what Southend has long been in practice: the urban centre of southeast Essex, with a population approaching 200,000 people, a university campus, extensive retail provision, major transport connections to London, and the cultural life of a substantial urban community. The Muslim community of the new city — now entering its sixth decade of institutional presence — is part of this formally recognised urban character.

Southend-on-Sea and Southeast Essex — Our Coverage

Basildon note: Basildon (SS13–SS16) has a significant Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim community and is approximately 32 miles from Gatwick — considerably closer than Southend. South Essex Islamic Community Centre serves Basildon. Pre-dawn LGW: approximately 35–42 minutes. Our Southend packages serve Basildon.

Chelmsford note: Chelmsford (CM1–CM2), Essex’s county town, has a growing Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim community. Approximately 40 miles from LGW via A12/M25/M23 — approximately 42–50 minutes pre-dawn. Alternatively, LHR via M25/M4 is approximately 45 miles. Our Southend packages serve Chelmsford.

Best Months for Umrah from Southend-on-Sea 2027

School holidays for Southend: Essex/Southend schools follow the English national school holiday calendar with Essex-specific dates. University of Essex Southend campus has its own term dates. Always confirm with your child’s school.

Southend-on-Sea Umrah Package Durations

7 Nights from Southend — From £645/pp

Seven nights suits Southend working families on standard annual leave. Leave West Road or Chelmsford Avenue at 3:45–4:00am for a 6am LGW departure — A127 west, M25 Junction 30, M25 southwest, M23 south, 45–50 minutes to Gatwick. Four Makkah nights, 3 Madinah nights. From £645/pp off-peak. £99 deposit.

10 Nights from Southend — From £695/pp

Ten nights — 6 Makkah nights, 4 Madinah nights — is our most recommended Southend format. By Makkah night 4, the world’s longest pier and the Thames Estuary are entirely forgotten — the Haram is everything. Easter and Christmas school breaks fit 10 nights. From £695/pp off-peak.

12 Nights from Southend — From £735/pp

Twelve nights suits Southend families using the full Easter or Christmas school break, elderly West Road pilgrims needing a relaxed pace, and mosque groups wanting the complete Ziyarat programme. Seven Makkah nights, 5 Madinah nights. From £735/pp off-peak.

14 Nights from Southend — From £775/pp

Two full weeks from Gatwick — 45–50 miles west of Southend-on-Sea. Eight Makkah nights, 6 Madinah nights. For the landmark Southend family Umrah — from the city of the world’s longest pier to the House of Allah — 14 nights honours the journey’s full significance. From £775/pp off-peak.

Southend-on-Sea Umrah by Pilgrim Type

Southend Mosque and Essex Jamme Masjid Groups

Group Umrah from Southend’s two primary mosques draws from SS0 (Westcliff-on-Sea), SS2 (central Southend area), and the wider southeast Essex Muslim geography. For Southend mosque groups of 10+:

• Group rate from £625/pp (3-star, off-peak). LGW primary — Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah. A127 west from Westcliff, M25 Junction 30, M23 south to Gatwick: approximately 45–50 miles, 48–56 minutes pre-dawn by group minibus.
• The communities of both mosques — Pakistani (West Road) and Bangladeshi (Chelmsford Avenue) — may wish to coordinate a joint group Umrah. The shared aspiration to Makkah brings both communities to the same flight, the same hotel, the same Haram.
• Same-flight allocation. Same hotel floor. Simultaneous visa processing. Coordinated Rawdah visiting slots.

Southend Families with School-Age Children

For Southend families with children in Essex schools:

• Easter break 2027: confirm Essex school dates. 10 nights fits. From £659/pp.
• October half-term: 7-night package. From £669/pp. Best school holiday window.
• Christmas break: 10 or 12 nights from £699/pp. Best Makkah weather.
• Summer break: from £729/pp. Very hot Makkah — October or Easter more comfortable for young children.

Elderly Southend Pilgrims — The Founding Generations

For the founding generation of Southend’s Pakistani Muslim community (West Road, 1976) and the Bangladeshi founding generation (Chelmsford Avenue, 1986):

• LGW via A127/M25/M23: 45–50 miles, 45–55 minutes pre-dawn. Taxi: approximately £65–88. Predominantly A-road and motorway.
• Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah from LGW: 6h 30m, no connections. For elderly pilgrims, direct flight removes all connecting hub complexity.
• 4-star or 5-star accommodation: Haram proximity essential.
• October or November departure: outdoor temperatures 28–36°C manageable.
• Wheelchair assistance: pre-arranged at LGW through to the Haram.

Southend Women’s Groups

For Southend Muslim women performing Umrah without a Mahram — women aged 18+ may travel independently under current Saudi regulations:

• Women-only group packages from £625/pp (10+). Women-only room configurations throughout.
• Female liaison throughout Saudi Arabia.
• Group taxi to LGW: approximately £65–88, 45–55 minutes pre-dawn via A127/M25/M23.
• Train: Southend Victoria → Liverpool Street (~55 min) → Victoria → Gatwick Express (~30 min). Total approximately 100–115 minutes. Practical for groups preferring public transport.

Ramadan Umrah from Southend-on-Sea 2027

Ramadan 2027 begins approximately 8 February 2027. Both Southend mosques — West Road and Chelmsford Avenue — are most active during Ramadan. For Ramadan Umrah: Saudi Airlines direct from Gatwick (LGW, 45–50 miles via A127/M25/M23, 45–55 minutes pre-dawn). Leave West Road at 3:45am for a 6am LGW departure. The A127 at 3:45am is completely clear. From the Essex seaside city to Makkah. Book by September 2026 for Last Ashra.

All Southend-on-Sea Umrah Packages — Monthly and By Type

Monthly departures for Southend, Westcliff, Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Basildon, Canvey Island, Chelmsford, and all southeast Essex (from LGW — ~45–50 miles west via A127/M25/M23; LHR ~50–55 miles when better scheduling):

• January 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £645/pp. Joint-cheapest. LGW 45 min pre-dawn.
• February 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £655/pp. Sha’ban / Ramadan start.
• March 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £879/pp. Ramadan 1448. Saudi direct LGW. Book September 2026.
• April 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £659/pp. Easter break.
• May 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £659/pp. Dhul Hijjah.
• June 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £699/pp. Muharram 1449.
• July 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £729/pp. Summer break. LGW busy — book early.
• August 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £749/pp. Summer. Mawlid al-Nabi.
• September 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £669/pp. Schools back. Good value.
• October 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £669/pp. Half-term. Best school holiday window.
• November 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £645/pp. Cheapest month. LGW 45 min. Top pick.
• December 2027 Umrah from Southend — From £699/pp. Christmas break. Best Makkah weather.

By pilgrim type:

• Family Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. Essex school holiday alignment confirmed.
• Group Umrah Packages UK — From £625/pp (10+). Southend Mosque + Essex Jamme Masjid groups. A127/M25 to LGW.
• Basildon Umrah — From £645/pp. LGW ~32 miles — closer than Southend. South Essex Islamic Community.
• Chelmsford Umrah — From £645/pp. LGW ~40 miles or LHR ~45 miles. Essex county town.
• Women’s Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. Group taxi to LGW or train via Liverpool Street.
• Elderly Umrah Packages UK — From £769/pp (4★). Taxi to LGW ~£65–88. Saudi direct Jeddah.
• First Time Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. Complete guidance for Southend first-timers.
• Cheapest Umrah Packages UK — From £645/pp. All-inclusive. No hidden additions.
• Ramadan Umrah 2027 — From £879/pp. Saudi direct LGW. A127 clear pre-dawn. Book September 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Umrah Packages from Southend-on-Sea 2027

Airport Questions

Which airport do Southend pilgrims use for Umrah?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW), approximately 45–50 miles west via A127/A13/M25/M23 — approximately 52–70 minutes off-peak; 45–55 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn. Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah from LGW: approximately 6 hours 30 minutes. London Heathrow (LHR, ~50–55 miles) is checked when LHR offers better scheduling. London Stansted (STN, ~30 miles) has no practical Umrah routes in 2027.

Why not use Stansted Airport for Southend Umrah?

London Stansted (STN) is only 28–32 miles from Southend — the closest airport. However, Stansted has no Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah and no meaningful Umrah charter provision in 2027. Despite being closest, STN is not viable for Umrah. Gatwick (LGW, 45 miles) with Saudi Airlines direct Jeddah is the correct Southend Umrah airport.

How long is the drive from Southend to Gatwick Airport?

Approximately 45–50 miles west via A127/A13/M25/M23 — approximately 52–70 minutes off-peak; 45–55 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn on the clear A127 and M25.

What time should I leave Southend for a 6am LGW flight?

Leave West Road or Chelmsford Avenue at approximately 3:45–4:00am. A127 west, M25 Junction 30, M25 southwest, M23 south — 45–50 minutes to LGW.

How much is a taxi from Southend to Gatwick Airport?

Approximately £65–88 for a standard private hire car from Southend-on-Sea to LGW.

Heritage and Community Questions

How long is Southend Pier?

Southend Pier is 1.33 miles (2.14 kilometres) long — the world’s longest pleasure pier. Built in its current iron form in 1889. Has its own narrow-gauge railway (Southend Pier Railway). Grade II listed.

What is Southend Mosque?

Southend Mosque at 191–197 West Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 9DE. Established 1976 — first mosque in Southeast Essex. Charity number 270870. Purchased a 100-year-old church and converted it to a mosque. UK Islamic Mission (UKIM) affiliated.

What is Essex Jamme Masjid Trust?

Essex Jamme Masjid Trust at 48 Chelmsford Avenue, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6JG. Established 8 May 1986 by the Bangladeshi community. £15,000 raised in 7 months (February–September 1986). Founded through ‘patience, perseverance, resilience, determination.’ Qibla: 120° southeast, 4,746 km to Makkah.

When did Southend-on-Sea become a city?

Southend-on-Sea received city status in September 2022, as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee City Status celebrations — one of eight places across the UK to receive the designation.

Do you serve Basildon, Rayleigh, Leigh-on-Sea, and Chelmsford?

Yes. Basildon (SS13–16, LGW ~32 miles — closer than Southend, significant Pakistani/Bangladeshi community), Rayleigh (SS6, LGW ~42 miles), Leigh-on-Sea (SS9, LGW ~45 miles), Canvey Island (SS8, LGW ~38 miles), Chelmsford (CM1–2, LGW ~40 miles or LHR ~45 miles).

Can Southend women perform Umrah without a Mahram?

Yes — under current Saudi regulations, women aged 18+ may travel for Umrah without a Mahram. Women-only packages from LGW. Group taxi approximately £65–88, 45–55 minutes pre-dawn.

What school holiday dates apply for Southend?

Essex/Southend schools follow the English school holiday calendar with Essex-specific dates. Always confirm with your child’s school before booking.

Prices and Booking

What is the cheapest Umrah package from Southend?

From £645/pp for a 7-night, 3-star, all-inclusive off-peak package from Gatwick Airport (November or January 2027). Group rate (10+ Southend pilgrims): from £625/pp.

How much is a 7 nights Umrah package from Southend?

From £645/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive from LGW). Return flights, Umrah visa, hotels in both cities, Rawdah pre-booking, all Saudi Arabia transport.

How much is a 10 nights Umrah package from Southend?

From £695/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 6 Makkah nights + 4 Madinah nights — most recommended Southend format.

How much is a 12 nights Umrah package from Southend?

From £735/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 7 Makkah nights + 5 Madinah nights.

How much is a 14 nights Umrah package from Southend?

From £775/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). Two full weeks from LGW.

How much deposit is required?

£99 per person. A family of four secures all places with just £396 total deposit. Balance due 8 weeks before departure.

How do I book?

WhatsApp +44 7737 144335. Tell us preferred month, number of travellers, star rating, duration. Same-day Southend quote.

What Is Included

Is the Umrah visa included?

Yes — processed through the official Saudi Nusuk portal. All Southend group members processed simultaneously.

Is the Rawdah visit pre-booked?

Yes — Rawdah visiting slot pre-booked before LGW departure. Confirmed times for men and women.

Are meals included?

Standard packages do not include meals (approximately £15–25/day in Makkah). Many 4-star hotels include breakfast — confirmed at booking.

Are Southend Umrah packages ATOL protected?

Yes — every flight-inclusive Southend package is ATOL protected through Uraan Travel Ltd. ATOL Certificate issued at booking. Verifiable on the UK Civil Aviation Authority register.

Book Your Southend-on-Sea Umrah — From the World’s Longest Pier to the House of Allah

The Essex Jamme Masjid’s founding history describes a community whose obsession with building a mosque was so total that ‘any gathering — be it wedding, business, social, birthdays, cultural — the only topic on the tongues of the community was a Mosque.’ The Bangladeshi community of Southend in the mid-1980s had a single-minded orientation toward a destination — the mosque — that is not so different in its structure from the Umrah aspiration. A destination so important that it becomes the only topic. A sustained effort across time and financial difficulty toward something that seemed impossible until it was real.

The £15,000 raised in seven months. The Trust created on 8th May 1986. The mosque at 48 Chelmsford Avenue, the Qibla pointing 120° southeast toward Makkah, 4,746 kilometres away. The same community that raised £15,000 in seven months to build a mosque can, forty years later, book Umrah for its founding families — the mosque builders, the community organisers, the people who made the impossible possible. From Chelmsford Avenue to the Haram is a journey of 4,746 kilometres. From the impossible to the possible is the same journey they have already made.

The A127 west from West Road at 3:45am: past the darkened pier lights on the estuary, through Rayleigh, the M25 interchange at Thurrock, the motorway south and west, M23 junction, Gatwick signs, 45 miles from the seafront city to the terminal. Saudi Airlines direct. Six hours thirty minutes. Jeddah. Makkah. From £645/pp all-inclusive. £99 deposit. Named hotel before deposit. ATOL Certificate at booking. Same-day quotes for Southend, Westcliff, Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Basildon, Canvey Island, Chelmsford, and all southeast Essex.

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