Packing Guide for Umrah: What to Bring and What to Leave Behind
Packing for an umrah can feel shocking especially for first-time travellers. Therefore, elegantly knowing what to bring and what to leave behind after choosing the Umrah packages can make your journey smoother, and comfortable and spiritually focused. Saudi Tours guides help you pack smartly with beneficial tips for necessary items and useful extras
Preparation Before Departure
Smart preparation before departure makes the journey seamless. This ensures a rewarding and calm umrah experience for pilgrims. Moreover, below are some highlighted tips that will help travellers perform Umrah from UK comfortably and smartly:
Travel Documents
Travel efficiently by keeping your essential travel papers handy, such as your passport and flight tickets, lodge reservation details or required vaccination proof.
Money & Cards
Carry enough Saudi currency with you for smooth spending. Also, get your cards that can be used anywhere in any situation internationally.
Clothing
Proper clothing helps pilgrims travel comfortably and fully enjoy their spiritual experience. For this reason, the following are some necessary items for packing:
- Men should bring an ihram set, while women need a modest abaya or dress with hijab that covers the body according to Islamic guidelines.
- Keep your feet comfortable with lightweight sandals or footwear for a smooth umrah journey.
- Pack breathable and lightweight clothes for daily comfort and ease during the stay.
Toiletries (unscented)
Stay comfortable by carrying essential toiletries like herbal miswak, unscented soap or body wash liquid and wet wipes.
Medication & Health
Stay prepared for any minor health issue by carrying prescription medicines, painkillers and hand sanitiser.
Tech & Accessories
Pack essential accessories such as a universal mobile charger, a power bank, and a Dua book to stay connected and perform smoothly and spiritually
Journey to Makkah/Madinah
Smooth Travel tips for travel to Madinah after completing the Tawaf of the Kaabah
- Hand Luggage Essentials: pack your Ihram and get your passport handy in the belt pouch.
- Snacks & Hydration: Take some light snack packs or dates and water bottles for Zam Zam that help you stay hydrated.
- Comfort Items: Pack some essential items like a neck pillow, compression socks and pins to fix your scarf and ihram.
Issues: What to Leave Behind / Common Mistakes
- Overpacking: Never pack unnecessary items or overpack because it leads to over-weighting your luggage.
- Scented Items: Fragrant items like body sprays are strictly prohibited for umrah.
- Heavy Gadgets: Prevent packing sensitive and large gadgets like cameras and laptops.
- Large Bags: Large bags are difficult to carry by yourself. Prefer to use standard-size bags with rollers.
- Unnecessary Jewellery/Valuables: As you have seen, there are a huge crowd of pilgrims during the umrah. So, it is advised to avoid keeping expensive jewellery as there is the risk of stolen.
Final Thoughts Before Your Umrah
Packing brilliantly is the initial step of every journey. When it comes to umrah, the right packing is more necessary to fulfil your spiritual journey smoothly by making every ritual deeply rewarding. Moreover, bringing all essential and proper preparation ensures a comfortable umrah with peace of mind. By focusing on all the above-mentioned tips after finalising the package umrah, you will experience an unforgettable journey where the heart soars and the soul feels peace.
