Umrah is the sacred journey for Muslims; everyone wants to perform it every year. Preplanned packing for Umrah is a very important step. When you carry every essential with you, it will make your journey stress-free. Many pilgrims ask this question: What essentials to carry with them in Umrah? In this blog, you will get to know what essentials to carry with you on the Umrah journey.

Step-by-step guide of essential things to carry in Umrah

Important documents

• Keep your passport (valid for 6 months) with you in your cross-body bag.
• Vaccination proof printout.
• 2 or 3 photos.
• Some Saudi Riyals, ATM card.
• Emergency phone numbers.
• Flight and accommodation proof.

Things for prayer

• Carry a Dua book
• Carry a small Holy Quran
• You must have a small prayer mat
• Guide for umrah rituals
• Dikhr counter (digital)

Clothes packing

For Men:

• Ihram Keep 2 or 3 sets of Ihram, which can be in cotton or wool, and safety pins for Ihram.
• Shoes for Ihram: Pack 2 or 3 pairs of shoes for Umrah performance. (Slippers that do not cover the top of the foot and ankle).
• Clothes for Men: Loose shirts for nightwear, Undergarments, and sunglasses
• Toiletries: hand wash, mouthwash, soap, shampoo, sunglasses, sunblock, and nail cutter.

For women:

• 2 or 3 abayas for Umrah, loose and light clothes, sets of light hijab scarves, Safety pins, hijab cap for hijab and Loose shirts and trousers.
• Footwear: Light and easy-to-walk slippers for Umrah.
• Toiletries: face wash, sunblock, glasses and caps, wet wipes, a pack of tissues and an umbrella.

Medications

Cough syrup, Panadol, paracetamol, lip balm, multivitamins, antiseptic cream and anti-constipation.

Electronic devices

Universal adapter, your personal charger, power bank and headphone mini tablet.

FAQs

What type of shoes should I carry for Umrah?

You should pack comfortable sandals or slippers, easy to remove for Umrah.

Which type of bag is best for all time during Umrah?

You should pack a crossbody bag for all-time use during Umrah.