2.5. Packing Essentials: Your Comprehensive Checklist 🎒

2.5. Packing Essentials: Your Comprehensive Checklist 🎒

Pack smart to ensure your comfort and convenience throughout your pilgrimage.

  • Clothing:

    • Ihram Garments (Men): Two sets of white, unstitched Ihram cloths (Izhar and Rida').

    • Modest Clothing (Women): Several Abayas (or loose-fitting, long dresses), generous-sized headscarves, comfortable innerwear, socks.

    • General Clothing: Light, breathable, and loose-fitting clothes. A light jacket or shawl for cooler evenings or air-conditioned areas.

    • Comfortable Footwear: Sandals for Ihram (men), comfortable walking shoes/sandals for extensive walking during Tawaf and Sa'i.

  • Toiletries (Unscented for Ihram):

    • Unscented soap, shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, deodorant, lip balm, sunscreen.

    • Toothbrush, toothpaste, miswak (optional).

    • Wet wipes, hand sanitizer.

    • Small mirror, comb.

  • Personal Items:

    • Small backpack or waist pouch for daily essentials (phone, wallet, water bottle).

    • Small prayer mat.

    • Small Quran, Dua book, or religious texts.

    • Sunglasses, umbrella (for sun and potential rain).

    • Notebook and pen.

    • Travel adaptor (Type G plug - UK style), power bank, phone charger.

    • Alarm clock (or use phone).

    • Small scissors (for Taqsir).

  • Important Documents (Physical & Digital Copies):

    • Passport

    • Umrah Visa

    • Airline Tickets

    • Hotel Booking Vouchers

    • Vaccination Certificates

    • Travel Insurance Policy

    • Emergency Contact List

    • Travelwings Itinerary

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