Hajj Checklist: Pack Right For Your Hajj Journey

Alhamdulillah! Allah SWT has finally answered your prayers and called you to His home. You’ll be performing Hajj very soon, which means you must know how to pack right for your Hajj journey.

Having a Hajj checklist on hand will help ensure you don’t miss anything vital to perform all your rituals during this sacred journey without encountering any obstacles.

Here, we have divided the complete packing list for Hajj into 4 categories to help you organize better and pack accordingly:


1- Vital Documents:

Passport (+ photocopies)
Flight tickets
Identity proofs (+ photocopies)
Certificates of vaccinations done
Hotel booking vouchers
Transport vouchers
Payment receipts for Hajj/Umrah
Relationship certificate (if traveling with a companion)
Passport size photographs
Hard cash (not a big sum)
Hajj Umrah ForexPlus Card (it's a safe & convenient way to carry money)
Medical prescriptions (if carrying any prescribed medications)


2- Self-Made Identification Card:

This should be on you at all times, detailing the following information:
Complete name
Passport number
Contact information in Mecca, Medina, and your country
Hotel details
Cluster head’s contact information
Diseases (or allergies), if any


3- First Aid Kit:

Antibiotics
Cold and cough medicine
Painkillers
Bandages + plasters
Cotton
Antiseptic cream
Anti-allergy
Prescribed medicines (with prescriptions)


4- Self-Care (& Other Must-Have) Essentials:

Umbrella
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Unscented wipes
Unscented soaps and shampoos
Nail clippers
A small pair of scissors
Toothbrush, toothpaste
Power bank
Phone charger
Notebook and pens
Travel sized prayer mat
Waist belt/small bag
Hajj neck bag
Ihram belt
Reusable water bottles
Rehydration salts
Healthy snacks
Comfortable & light clothing
Online authentic Hajj guide (to stay informed)


We hope this list of Hajj essentials will help you pack in an orderly manner before you catch your flight for Allah’s home.

May Allah SWT accept the Hajj of all pilgrims! May their sins be forgiven and their ranks exalted. Ameen.