Umrah is a sacred pilgrimage and the most significant event
for every Muslim. Going on Umrah not only cleanses the soul but also
rejuvenates the spirit of Muslims all around the globe. Planning trip to Umrah
can be tricky if we don't the essentials needed to carry with us.
For this purpose, preparing a packing list for Umrah is the
go-to solution to carry out your tasks easily. Not only will this list save
your time but will also help you track essentials if you are planning for
family Umrah or Hajj trip.
Things to Consider for Umrah
Since Umrah is the most important journey of your life, you
have to be prepared and make no mistakes while packing Umrah essentials needed
for your trip. From Ihrams to luggage accessories, this guide contains all the
necessary items required for a comfortable Umrah trip.
This guide will help you explore and prepare for your Umrah journey in no time.
1. Travel Documents
Travel documents are without a doubt the most important
thing you need to carry with utmost care. Always make sure your travel
documents like passport, Umrah visa and tickets are safe and well-organized in
a separate money belt or hand carry with you.
This is to ensure that your documents are protected and
accessible whenever needed. Other documents such as receipts of payments made
for Umrah trip and hotel booking confirmation copies must be in your money belt
as well.
2. Prayer Essentials
Your Umrah packing checklist is incomplete without all your
prayer essentials. To perform the key rituals of Umrah, you need certain things
like Irham (white garment) so that you don't have to run last-minute errands.
Additionally, you must pack extra comfortable footwears with
you because there's a lot of walking and standing involved in your umrah travel.
A personal prayer mat, Holy Quran and tasbih should always be with you so you
can recite whenever you want to.
3. Clothing Items
Garments are a must and the requirement can vary depending
on how many nights you are going to stay in holy cities. Some of the important
clothing items for umrah essentials may include:
- 5-10 breathable scarfs/hijabs
- Hijab caps
- Abayas/Khimar/Jilbab
- Cotton shalwar kameez (minimum 4)
- Thobes and caps
- Light socks
- Light wear undergarments
- Sandals/sets of comfortable shoes
- Shoe bag
4. First-aid Kit
It is needless to say that a personal medical kit is the
necessity of every trip. Better be safe and carry all your prescribed
medications in your emergency Umrah packing checklist ' a must-have for every
pilgrim. First and foremost, you must carry basic medicines for aches and
sickness like disprin, Panadol, cough syrups etc.
If you are already a patient like diabetic or asthmatic then
make sure you have your insulin or inhalers with you all the time during Umrah
trip. If you have any allergy or digestive problems, make sure you have
prescribed medicines as well as doctor prescription with you in case you run
out of it or somehow lose it.
Other medical essentials may include:
- Topical pain relievers (for muscle ache) like
Aspercreme/Moov
- Travel sickness medication
- Sunscreen/sunblock
- Bandages (Saniplast)
- Moisturizing creams & lip balms
- Other vitamins & syrups
5. Hygiene supplies
One of the most crucial things to carry in your Umrah
essentials are your personal hygiene supplies. Make sure you carry unscented
deodorants and soaps with you to avoid any inconvenience. If you are travelling
with family and have babies, look for unscented Desitin for baby relief.
Additionally, you may need to add hand sanitizer in your packing list for Umrah.
For females, make sure you add feminine hygiene products for
a safe Umrah trip while keeping everything in check. Extra handkerchiefs or
tissues might be a good option for anyone, especially if you have allergies
like sinuses or eczema.
Other hygiene essentials may include some toiletries like:
- Hairbrush
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste (if medically prescribed for
dental issues)
- Nail clippers
- Razors
- Shampoo
- Personal towels
- Bathroom flip flops (optional)
6. Digital/Electronic supplies
When you are planning for umrah travel, your gadgets must be
the first thing to pop up in your mind after travel documents. As much as your
electronic supplies are important, carrying backup is way more crucial. Always
carry adapter and power bank so you won't run out of battery during your trip
to Umrah. Some of the must-have digital devices include following:
- Mobile phone & chargers (portable)
- Air pods/earphones
- Travel Adapters
- Tablet
- Saudi Sim card
7. Optional accessories
Other than necessary Umrah items, some optional items to add
in your packing list for Umrah may include items like:
- Bold marker/pen
- Travel neck pillow
- Face/ Eye masks
- Mini electric fan necklace
- Reusable water bottles
- Beverages & snacks
- Tawaf counter
- Prepared shopping list
- Extra duffle bag (for shopping)
- Umbrella
The amount of these items needed entirely relies on whether
you are going on a solo Umrah trip or with family and friends. Regardless,
adding all these items to your Umrah packing checklist will save you from a lot
of trouble.
Do I need to get vaccinated before applying for Umrah?
The one-word answer is Yes. You may need to get vaccinated
regardless of the country you are travelling from. From cheap Umrah packages to premium 5-star Umrah packages, Saudi Health Ministry implies
the mandatory vaccination trip for Umrah pilgrims. If you are browsing through Hajj Umrah packages and confused about
vaccinations needed to administer, here's the list:
- COVID-19
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Hepatitis A & B
- Yellow fever
- Polio
The vaccination certification is the proof required so
there's no risk of disease transmission among pilgrims especially during Hajj
trip. Lastly, all this preparation is just to ensure that you can fully
experience a soulful journey and supplicate in peace without any hassle. Always
be punctual and make most of your Umrah trip by adding all the listed items to
your checklist.
