Essential Items to Pack for Umrah Pilgrimage 2024

Kreasitoto January 10, 2024 0 Comments

Umrah is a spiritual journey of renewal and cleansing of your soul and body. Packing essentials for the Umrah trip can be a daunting process. First-time pilgrims don’t have any idea what to pack and what to expect. It often feels like you are leaving something behind and this often causes anxiety. So to narrow down your search, we have enlisted complete items that you’ll need to have a successful Umrah journey.

Travel Documents

Get your travel documents ready in advance and keep them in a proper place in sequence. Without these essential documents, you wouldn’t be able to fly to Saudi Arabia. Even after reaching your destination, make sure to keep them in a safe place. These documents include a passport, visa, hotel information, and other essential documentation. Below is the list of essentials you must have with you:

Passport and its photocopies
Visa
Passport-size photographs
Flight tickets
Vaccination certificates
Hotel booking confirmation copies
Receipts of payments made for Umrah
Travel itinerary
Copy of Nikah Certificate (if traveling with your spouse)
Saudi Riyals
Debit/Credit card
Printed/written important phone numbers/addresses
Emergency contact numbers
SHC Immunization Card

Clothing Accessories

Don’t pack the clothing essentials according to the weather of your country, instead consider the weather of Saudi Arabia. You can check the weather in Saudi Arabia from internet resources and pack clothing items accordingly. Bring appropriate clothing that fully covers your body and is breathable at the same time. Follow the below list for accurate packing of clothing items:

Light fabric hijabs
Hijab under caps
Cotton Kameez Shalwar’s/Trousers (3 pieces)
Thobe/Jubba with Capri-style underwear
Underwear and undershirts (loose)
Socks
Light fabric suits
Light pajamas
lightweight sweaters

Some Extra Accessories

Bag for keeping money
Cotton socks
Sunglasses and handkerchiefs
Anti-slip chappals (2-4)
Anti-slip bathroom chappal
Hijab pins
Hair accessories
Blister patches

Prayer Essentials

While on Umrah trip, you have to wear an Ihram if you want to enter the Mataf area. So, purchase good quality Ihram and comfortable footwear. During the Umrah journey you have to travel and walk a lot, so choose comfort in clothing and footwear. Keep these essentials with you in Haram.

Foldable prayer matt
Counter
Light and a small copy of the Quran

First Aid Kit and Skin Care Essentials

One can face any emergency in the rush areas of Makkah and Madinah, so it’s better to bring a first aid kit and other daily essentials with you. Check out the below list:

Medicines with prescriptions
Copy of medical history
Move/muscle relaxant cream
Anti-rashes cream
Pain Killers
Basic medicines (For cough, fever, flu, etc.)
Comb, small mirror
Bath towel
Face towel
Moisturizing and sunscreen cream
Vaseline or antibacterial talc
Shaving machines and blades

Conclusion

Start packing your essentials and documentation for the Umrah trip in advance. So if you miss anything, it’ll be easy for you to manage it on time. Besides packing essentials, try to get a deep understanding of Umrah and perform it according to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. If you have any concerns, discuss with experts of Muslims Holy Travel and they’ll clear all your doubts.

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