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Millions of Muslims travel to Mecca to perform Umrah, each year. If you are a woman, there are a few things you should be aware of before doing it. Here is a complete guide to the Umrah packing list for ladies,which will make you fully equipped and well-prepared. If Allah Almighty has invited you to a perform pilgrimage, then you shouldn’t miss this article. 

A pilgrimage is one of Allah’s greatest blessings because it’s a recommended act for Muslims. You should start mentally, physically, and spiritually preparing for your holy journey straight away. For this trip, women will need to pack a lot of things. Umrah journey requires not only physical fitness but also mental peace. Below is a quick Umrah checklist of necessary items that will make your experience memorable and comfortable. 

Umrah essentials guide for ladies 

Numerous items are required for ladies on the Umrah trip. So, it’s best to get everything organized before starting this delightful journey. Here, don’t hesitate to contact experts i.e. travel agents or tour operators about arranging Umrah Packages 2023.

The following points will serve as an instant packing guide before your departure:

  • Travel Essentials
  • Clothing and Accessories 
  • Prayer Essentials 
  • Baggage 
  • Other Miscellaneous 

Travel Essentials

Whenever you travel for any journey, you will need all the travel documents. Travelling through Mecca and Medina holy lands is also not off from this requirement. 

The following are important travel documents:

  • Passport including Visa 
  • Airline Tickets 
  • Identity Cards & Photographs
  • Transport Vouchers
  • Health and Relationship Certificates 
    • Hotel Vouchers 
  • Travel itinerary 
  • Saudi Riyals 

Clothing and Accessories

It’s an important part of your checklist. As your journey includes exhausting road and long flight travel. Therefore, it’s extremely significant to wear lightweight and comfortable clothing. 

The weather in Makkah is a crucial consideration as well. It’s vital to pack and get ready in accordance during the travel month. As all of you know that Saudi Arabia is a strictly Islamic country. So, women should prefer to dress in Abayas or a simple dress. 

The following are the basic items and accessories that a woman must carry: 

  • Hijabs and its under caps
  • Abayas 
  • Socks 
  • Travel shoes 
  • Hair accessories  
  • Comfortable sandals and flip-flops 
  • Blister patches 
  • Safety pins 
  • Ladies’ fitting clothes 

Prayer Essentials

To perform prayers during the pilgrimage, particular prayer essentials are mandatory. For women, the attire required for Umrah is called Ihram. Ladies are permitted to dress normally which covers the entire body. 

Packing the pocket Quran is also crucial for pilgrimage. This is due to you can read the holy book in your free time. Ladies can carry beads, prayer mats, Dua books and an Umrah guide. 

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Baggage 

No doubt, baggage is the main thing to pack your essentials things. It is advised to use a high-quality suitcase with a hard case and an integrated locking framework. Ladies should avoid using soft, vinyl suitcases. 

Women should choose:

  • Light shell suitcase 
  • Suitcase locks and keys 
  • Luggage tags 
  • Backpack 

Self-care and Hygiene Essentials

Hygiene requirements and skincare are just a couple of the many items that can be considered self-care necessities. 

These may consist of: 

  • Toothbrushes 
  • Hand sanitisers 
  • Scented and unscented perfumes
  • Pocket tissues 
  • Sanitary pads 
  • Toiletries bag
  • Fragrance-free soaps and creams 
  • Towels 
  • Shampoo/shower gel/face wash 
  • Antibacterial wipes 
  • Hairbrush 
  • Moisturizer/deodorants (non-fragrance for Ihram)   

Other Miscellaneous

The given miscellaneous things can be very helpful for your successful journey:

  • Pen/notebook
  • Face and eye masks 
  • Travel neck pillow  
  • Travel adapter/luggage scale  
  • Bandages
  • Sickness tablets 
  • Mobile phone and charger/Saudi SIM card  
  • Umbrella 
  • Alarm clock 
  • Sunglass/water bottle/pouch 
  • Prayer mats & beads (Tasbih)

Conclusion 

To summarize this article, women should pack their essentials before leaving. Order and put together all your equipment properly. Otherwise, your journey and pilgrimage may be difficult. Keep a top checklist with everything you need. Before your flight, you must create it at least one month after purchasing your Umrah packages. Make sure everything is well-prepared before your departure. If you’re on a tight budget, you should most essentials because currency fluctuations can happen. 

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