When you are going for Hajj or Umrah you would need to have proper guidance and tips. Cheap Umrah Package understands this limitation very well so we have formed a list of things that you should keep in mind when you are traveling. It would help you stay out of trouble and make your trip a pleasure.
Some noticeable points before departure:
Accompany notarized copies of your passport & copy of your ticket, in case your passport misplaced or lost.
After arrival submission of your passport to Hajj Motawif Establishment and only return to you on departure it's mandatory.
Take a sim free mobile phone with you to be in touch with your group and family back home. One month valid Saudi sim cards are available in nearby phone shops easily.
Before departure make sure your phone accepts any sim card, not restricted to one network and it's not lock.
Make sure Suitcase you accompany should be sturdy & contains a tag with your complete name, address and telephone number.
Don't forget to bring following items with you:
- Copy of The Holy Qur'an and books that gives you authentic knowledge about rights of Hajj.
- A waist bind able pouch to keep your money safely with you all the time.
- Fine quality light backpack for carrying personal stuff during the Hajj activities.
- Two sets of Ihram.
- Sleeping bag for staying overnight in Muzdalifah (in the open area).
- Take woolen clothing in case of performing Hajj in winter season.
- Three or four pairs of slippers to use during Ihram.
- Toiletries: Tooth brush, tooth paste, moisturizer, shampoo, bath soap, small mirror, nail clipper, comb, disinfectant, deodorant, pocket tissues, toilet paper.
- Folding umbrella for protection from sunlight.
- Do not take audio, video tapes or political literature as the authorities will review them at the airport that will cause delays.
- Do not take gold, jewellery or any other valuables with you.
Regarding health and safety it's important for you to take care of self by knowing that you leaving your home to immerse yourself in worship. Your optimism will be dampened by the health problems, you need to cope with them in response to complete performing Hajj.
Most pilgrims suffers from one or more of the following: sore throat, coughing, frequent sneezing, runny nose and fever so make sure you bring enough supplies for over the counter drugs for these minor illnesses.
Transport service no hesitation is a burning issue during the Hajj. Most of the pilgrim has his/her own idea how it's going to improve, if Hajj is "a struggle" then enduring the transport inadequacies is an important component of this "struggle".
Some tips for pilgrim to cope such haphazard issues:
In anticipation of the air-conditioning system in your bus malfunctioning bring along a hand fan and a small towel, more worsening situations like traffic jams, poor bus conditions, accidents etc. Remain calm think about your pledge to ALLAH.
