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.