Planning your pilgrimage for Umrah or Hajj in 2025? This guide ensures you pack all essentials for a smooth and spiritually fulfilling journey.
Essential Travel Documents
- Valid passport (minimum six months validity)
- Photocopy of passport
- Hajj or Umrah visa
- Required vaccinations (polio, yellow fever, meningitis, flu, country-specific)
- Initial funds (400-500 SAR) + international currency
- Debit/credit cards (ensure international transactions enabled)
- Six passport-sized photos
- Round-trip air tickets
- Important contacts (group leader, embassy, fellow travelers)
- Secure pouch for document safety.
Worship Essentials
- Pocket-sized Quran
- Hajj and Umrah dua booklet
- Personal supplications list
- Tasbeeh (prayer beads) or digital counter
- Portable prayer mat
- Qibla compass
- Reliable Hajj and Umrah guidebook
Luggage and Bags
- Durable suitcase with lock
- Medium-sized luggage for easy handling
- Lightweight backpack for daily essentials
- Small pouch for documents and valuables
Daily Necessities
- Two sets of Ihram (preferably cotton)
- Safety pins for Ihram
- Waist pouch for valuables
- Comfortable, lightweight clothing
- Footwear: walking shoes, slippers, sandals, shoe bag
- Prayer cap (men), hijab (women)
- Sunglasses and umbrella
- Light sweater (for winter travel)
- Personal hygiene: towel, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, miswak
- Toiletries: toilet paper, sanitizer, wet wipes
- Grooming: shaving kit, hairbrush, deodorant, non-alcoholic perfume
- Nail cutter, scissors, mirror
- Toiletry bag for organization
Medications and First Aid
- Prescribed medications
- Basic OTC medicines (painkillers, cold/flu, motion sickness, diarrhea, throat lozenges, vitamin C)
- Moisturizers, lip balm, Vaseline
- First aid kit (band-aids, gauze)
- Sunblock
- Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)
- Check Saudi drug regulations before packing
Electronics and Gadgets
- Mobile phone + Saudi SIM card
- Charger + power bank
- Universal travel adapter
- Wristwatch/smartwatch
- Flashlight/torch
- Travel iron
- Electric kettle (optional)
- Extension lead (especially for Mina)
Special Hajj Essentials
- Inflatable mattress, pillow, sleeping bag
- Lightweight blanket, bedsheets
- Small bag for collecting pebbles (Rami ritual)
Miscellaneous Items
- Pen, small notebook
- Travel neck pillow
- Earplugs, eye mask
- Face mask
- Small refillable water bottle
- Foldable wudu jug
- Snacks (biscuits, dried fruit, nuts)
Important Packing Tips
- Keep luggage light, avoid unnecessary items
- Follow airline baggage restrictions
- Leave space for souvenirs
Crucial Security Advisory
- Strict drug and narcotic laws—verify medication legality
- Carrying weapons/sharp objects is prohibited
By following this guide, you ensure a smooth, comfortable, and spiritually enriching Umrah or Hajj in 2025. May your journey be safe and blessed!
