Umrah performance is a sacred journey for Muslims. Every pilgrim wants to perform it once in a lifetime. Every pilgrim, whether male or female, wants to know what are the essential things are to pack for women and men. An Islamic travel agency provides the best Umrah packages; they also guide you about the packing essentials for Umrah.

Important documents for travel

• Passport (validity about 6 months). The Saudi ministry submits your passport and returns it to you at departure time.
• Prints of vaccination (Covid-19, meningitis)
• 3 or 4 passport-sized photos
• Saudi Riyals, ATM cards, and credit/debit cards
• Contact number of your team leader
• Flight tickets and accommodation proof
• Travel insurance papers

Clothing essentials for men and women

For women

• Women should pack 2 or 3 sets of abayas, hijabs, scarves and extra clothes like comfortable night suits, light socks, and footwear such as slippers and sneakers for Umrah rituals.
• Toiletries/personal items: lip balm, lotion. Sunblock, wet wipes, a pack of tissues, a small mirror, a brush, hand sanitiser, shampoo, soap, hand wash and detergent for clothes.

For Men

• Ihram/clothing essential: 3 or 4 sets for Ihram; prefer to keep Ihram in cotton or wool stuff. Safety pins for Ihram, some loose shirts and loose trousers, undergarments (vest, underwear), and a small pouch or cross-body bag for Ihram.

Footwear

• Sandals for Ihram. (That does not cover the top of the foot and ankle of the foot.) Slippers for after Umrah use

Essential personal items

• Shaving kit, Caps, Sunblock, Small scissors, Hand sanitiser, shampoo, soap

Prayer essentials

• Pocket Quran, Book for Dua, Digital tasbeeh counter, Small prayer mat, Qibla compass, Guidebook for Umrah.

Medications

• Cold and flu tablets, painkillers, motion sickness tablets, lip balm, cough syrup, multivitamins, anti-constipation, and bandages.

FAQs

Should I take medicines with me?

Yes, you should take medicines with you.

What gadgets should I take for Umrah?

You should have your personal mobile phone charger, power bank, and AirPods. The essential things to pack for Umrah for travelling for Umrah during Ramadan include documents, clothing, personal hygiene items, electronics and medications. You can book our cheap Ramadan Umrah packages, as we provide a complete guide to pack all essentials required during your Umrah journey.