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Packing List

Every item on this list was used during Hajj and selected for the specific demands of the journey. Categories cover everything you need from travel documents to religious items.

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Travel Essentials

Health & Hygiene

Men's Essentials

Women’s Essentials

Religious Items

Passport and secondary ID

Make multiple copies of your documentation. I chose to keep my passport on me at all times, others left it in the safe of their hotel room

Hajj or 'Umrah Visa Documents

Make multiple copies of your documentation. You may need your documentation if you get lost and need to enter Mina by yourself

Immunization documents

See Requirements

Make multiple copies of your documentation. They will check your documentation when you go through immigration at the airport

Cash and International Credit Card

Convert cash into riyals before departure. Keep $100 bills to convert to Riyals when in Saudi Arabia. Keep extra cash for Sadqah, Dams, shopping and the high Taxi rates during Hajj

Package itenerary

Make multiple copies of your documentation

Insurace information & emergency contacts

Emergency contacts include friends, family and Hajj provider points of contacts

ESIM, SIM, or international roaming plan

Buy Esim

Watch out for SIM scams in Saudi Arabia. Can use your mobile carrier's international roaming plan but may be slow. The best option for us was to buy an ESIM. We have used Manet Travel many times and have never had any problems.

Contact Information of group leader and Nusuk

Sturdy suitcase

HHR restrictions

Be mindful of airline and Al Haramain High Speed Railway (HHR) luggage restrictions

Packing cubes

Buy on Amazon

Luggage scale

Buy on Amazon

Hand carry

Very difficult to travel with a hand carry to Mina

24L Backpack for men - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

22L Backpack for women - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. Pack light as you will have to carry your backpack everwhere while you are exhausted or even sick. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

Backpack 2.5L water reservoir

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. Pack light as you will have to carry your backpack everwhere while you are exhausted or even sick. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

Drawstring bag

Buy on Amazon

Store shoes in this bag when visiting the Haram and performing Umrah or Tawaf

Travel pouch or fanny pack - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Small pouch or fanny pack - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Universal plug adaptor

Buy on Amazon

Surge protector, Type G

Large power bank - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A large 40,000mah power bank is good for Mina as there is a limited number of outlets in the tents

Large power bank - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A large 40,000mah power bank is good for Mina as there are a limited number of outlets in the tents

Portable power bank

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A small, portable 10,000mah power bank for when you're on the move

Multi-charging cables

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple wires if any break or you need to share with others

Air tags

Buy on Amazon

To keep track of your luggage and your family members during the days of Hajj. For Apple devices only

Tile

Buy on Amazon

To keep track of your luggage and your family members during the days of Hajj. For Apple and Android devices

Travel or neck pillow

Buy on Amazon

For the flight and Muzdalifah

Eye Mask

Buy on Amazon

Can only use when you are not in a state of Ihram

Ear plugs

Buy on Amazon

For Mina

Light Cooling Blanket

Buy on Amazon

First Aid Kit

Bandages, blister pads, antifungal cream, antiseptic creams, hydrocortisone cream, alcohol wipes, guaze, cooling or burn gel, eye drops, vaseline, and tweezers. Be mindful of scented medication while in a state of Ihram

Medications

Painkillers, antacids, allergy, motion sickness, anti-diarrheal tablets, and cough medications such as drops, lozenges and/or sprays. Check with your doctor for additional medications such as antibiotics or steroids. Keep essential medications in different travel bags and suitcases. Always have essentials on you. Keep extra to share

Refillable water bottle - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Cooling, collapsible large water bottle

Refillable water bottle - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Cooling, collapsible large water bottle

Knee high Compression socks

Buy on Amazon

For the flight. Men cannot wear in a state of Ihram.

Padded Travel Prayer Rug - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Thin travel prayer rug - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Flashlight

Buy on Amazon

To find rocks in Muzdalifah

Mobile Passport Control (MPC)

Visit MPC

Most major airports in the US have this offering, allowing travelers coming back into the US shorter wait times at customs

Travel Essentials

Health & Hygiene

Men's Essentials

Women’s Essentials

Religious Items

Passport and secondary ID

Make multiple copies of your documentation. I chose to keep my passport on me at all times, others left it in the safe of their hotel room

Hajj or 'Umrah Visa Documents

Make multiple copies of your documentation. You may need your documentation if you get lost and need to enter Mina by yourself

Immunization documents

See Requirements

Make multiple copies of your documentation. They will check your documentation when you go through immigration at the airport

Cash and International Credit Card

Convert cash into riyals before departure. Keep $100 bills to convert to Riyals when in Saudi Arabia. Keep extra cash for Sadqah, Dams, shopping and the high Taxi rates during Hajj

Package itenerary

Make multiple copies of your documentation

Insurace information & emergency contacts

Emergency contacts include friends, family and Hajj provider points of contacts

ESIM, SIM, or international roaming plan

Buy Esim

Watch out for SIM scams in Saudi Arabia. Can use your mobile carrier's international roaming plan but may be slow. The best option for us was to buy an ESIM. We have used Manet Travel many times and have never had any problems.

Contact Information of group leader and Nusuk

Sturdy suitcase

HHR restrictions

Be mindful of airline and Al Haramain High Speed Railway (HHR) luggage restrictions

Packing cubes

Buy on Amazon

Luggage scale

Buy on Amazon

Hand carry

Very difficult to travel with a hand carry to Mina

24L Backpack for men - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

22L Backpack for women - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. Pack light as you will have to carry your backpack everwhere while you are exhausted or even sick. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

Backpack 2.5L water reservoir

Buy on Amazon

Recommended for Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah. Pack light as you will have to carry your backpack everwhere while you are exhausted or even sick. We used a hiking backpack that was similar to this. This backpack comes with a 2.5L water reservoir

Drawstring bag

Buy on Amazon

Store shoes in this bag when visiting the Haram and performing Umrah or Tawaf

Travel pouch or fanny pack - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Small pouch or fanny pack - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Universal plug adaptor

Buy on Amazon

Surge protector, Type G

Large power bank - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A large 40,000mah power bank is good for Mina as there is a limited number of outlets in the tents

Large power bank - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A large 40,000mah power bank is good for Mina as there are a limited number of outlets in the tents

Portable power bank

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple power banks: large and portable. A small, portable 10,000mah power bank for when you're on the move

Multi-charging cables

Buy on Amazon

Recommend taking multiple wires if any break or you need to share with others

Air tags

Buy on Amazon

To keep track of your luggage and your family members during the days of Hajj. For Apple devices only

Tile

Buy on Amazon

To keep track of your luggage and your family members during the days of Hajj. For Apple and Android devices

Travel or neck pillow

Buy on Amazon

For the flight and Muzdalifah

Eye Mask

Buy on Amazon

Can only use when you are not in a state of Ihram

Ear plugs

Buy on Amazon

For Mina

Light Cooling Blanket

Buy on Amazon

First Aid Kit

Bandages, blister pads, antifungal cream, antiseptic creams, hydrocortisone cream, alcohol wipes, guaze, cooling or burn gel, eye drops, vaseline, and tweezers. Be mindful of scented medication while in a state of Ihram

Medications

Painkillers, antacids, allergy, motion sickness, anti-diarrheal tablets, and cough medications such as drops, lozenges and/or sprays. Check with your doctor for additional medications such as antibiotics or steroids. Keep essential medications in different travel bags and suitcases. Always have essentials on you. Keep extra to share

Refillable water bottle - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Cooling, collapsible large water bottle

Refillable water bottle - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Cooling, collapsible large water bottle

Knee high Compression socks

Buy on Amazon

For the flight. Men cannot wear in a state of Ihram.

Padded Travel Prayer Rug - Option 1

Buy on Amazon

Thin travel prayer rug - Option 2

Buy on Amazon

Flashlight

Buy on Amazon

To find rocks in Muzdalifah

Mobile Passport Control (MPC)

Visit MPC

Most major airports in the US have this offering, allowing travelers coming back into the US shorter wait times at customs

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Your Mabrur Journey

Your Mabrur Journey

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Your Mabrur Journey is a study companion and quick-reference guide that helps Hajis (pilgrims) navigate Hajj and 'Umrah with confidence.

Your Mabrur Journey is a study companion and quick-reference guide that helps Hajis (pilgrims) navigate Hajj and 'Umrah with confidence.

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