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Hajj and Umrah are important religious activities in Islam. It is extremely important to take some preparations before embarking on these holy journeys. Performing these rituals without proper preparation can be difficult. Here is a checklist that will help you remember the necessary preparations before performing Hajj or Umrah.
| Items | Task/Purpose |
Clothing Items | |
| Men’s white Ihram clothing (cotton/towel) | Ihram must be worn, which is mandatory for Hajj or Umrah travel. |
| Ihram belt for tying clothing | It helps in wearing and tying the Ihram properly. |
| Punjabi/jubba and pajama trouser pants | Typically worn as regular clothing. |
| Women’s thin cotton salwar-kameez dress/maxi | General attire for women, easy to wear and comfortable. |
| Women’s burqa/jilbab and hijab/khimar | Clothing for women during Hajj or Umrah helps to cover the body. |
| Men’s T-shirt/half-sleeve vest | Common wear, typically worn in mild weather. |
| Lungi | Common cloth, especially used for a cooling effect in hot weather. |
| Sando vest | Daily wear, comfortable vest. |
| Underwear/briefs | Regular daily wear. |
| Gamsa/thin towel | For wiping the body and for use. |
| Women’s sanitary napkins and small socks | For women, hygienic and comfortable. |
Accessories | |
| Sandals (two-straps for Ihram period and leather sandals for other times) | Used during Ihram and regular wear. |
| At least 1500 Saudi Riyals and several thousand Bangladeshi Taka | For the necessary travel expenses. |
| Large wheeled travel bag (26/28-inch size) | Bag for transporting goods, easy to carry. |
| School bag/small shoulder bag | Small bag for carrying daily necessities. |
| Nylon rope (7-8 yards) | Can be used for drying clothes and other purposes. |
| Small umbrella and extra sunglasses | To protect from the heat and for eye protection. |
| Small-sized bed sheet | A simple bed sheet for general use. |
| Melamine plate and glass/mug | Plate for food and glass or mug for water. |
| Plastic box/melamine bowl | Used for serving and storing food. |
| Steel spoon/one-time spoon | Spoon for eating. |
| Clothes hanger/clothes clips | Helps in hanging clothes. |
| Soap bars/mini detergent packets | Soap or detergent for washing clothes. |
| Odonil/air freshener and marker pen | Used for maintaining cleanliness and protection in the bathroom or bag. |
| Some 1-inch star screws and small screwdriver | Necessary tools for hanging clothes. |
| Nail cutter and razor/trimmer | For trimming small body hair. |
| Small locks and needle-thread | To lock bags or other items and to sew clothes. |
| Scissors and knife | Used for cutting necessary items. |
| Small diary and pen | For writing or keeping important notes. |
| Safety pins and small cloth/plastic bags | For holding clothes or for storing items. |
Toiletries | |
| Soap (small/large) and soap case | Soap for cleaning the body and soap case for storing soap. |
| Oil, shampoo, lip gel, sunscreen, powder | Used for body hygiene and protection. |
| Body lotion/Vaseline | For moisturizing and protecting the skin. |
| Attar/perfume | For purity and to stay fragrant. |
| Comb and toilet tissue | Comb for hair and tissue for toilet use. |
| Toothpaste and brush/Miswak | For keeping the teeth clean. |
| Cotton buds, toothpicks | For cleaning teeth. |
Food Items | |
| Biscuits, chanachur, chira, gur, nuts | Light snacks for supplementation. |
| Pickle, ginger, tea bags, sugar | Necessary items to enhance the flavor of food. |
Medicine Items | |
| Medicines as per doctor’s prescription | Medicines for regular use, like insulin or other necessary medications. |
| Antibiotics, fever-cough, acidity, allergy, etc. | For protection from various colds, fevers, pains, or infections. |
| Cotton and bandages | Used in case of wounds or injuries. |
Electronics | |
| Smart mobile phone and charger | For maintaining communication, mobile, and charger. |
| Power bank and mini-size water heater | Power bank for charging mobiles and a heater for boiling tea water. |
| Earphones/headphones and USB mini fan | Mini fan for cooling and headphones for communication. |
| Universal multi-pin converter | For charging mobile or other electronic devices in Saudi Arabia’s electric sockets. |
| Mobile apps: IMO, Athan, Messenger, Hajj Guide | Apps for information or communication related to Hajj. |
This checklist will help you take the maximum preparation for Hajj or Umrah and assist in performing the journey smoothly.
