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Shopping and Packing Checklist

A reference list of essential items to purchase or pack for Hajj. Organize early and travel light. Adapt based on weather, health, and personal needs.


  • 2x sets of Ihram cloth (for men)
  • Belt or secure waist pouch
  • Small Qur’an or Mushaf app
  • Tasbeeh / digital counter
  • Du‘a book (Arabic + translation)
  • Lightweight prayer mat
  • Qiblah compass or app
  • String bag for masjid shoes
  • Notebook + pen

  • Foldable sleeping mat / inflatable pad
  • Light blanket or shawl (can get cold at night)
  • Travel pillow or inflatable cushion
  • Eye mask + ear plugs

  • Toothbrush + unscented toothpaste
  • Unscented soap and shampoo
  • Unscented wet wipes
  • Hand sanitizer (fragrance-free)
  • Roll of tissues / toilet paper
  • Quick-dry towel or microfiber towel
  • Nail clipper (for use pre-Hajj)
  • Small mirror + comb

  • Personal prescriptions
  • Painkillers (e.g., paracetamol)
  • Rehydration salts
  • Band-aids / blister pads
  • Anti-diarrhea tablets
  • Sunscreen (unscented)
  • Anti-chafing cream (e.g., Vaseline)
  • Allergy tablets / eye drops

  • Comfortable walking sandals
  • Backup footwear (flip-flops)
  • Breathable clothes for non-Ihram days
  • Multiple socks + undergarments
  • Rain poncho
  • Sunglasses
  • Umbrella / sunhat
  • Dust masks / face masks
  • Zip-lock bags for toiletries/clothing

  • Mobile phone + charger
  • Power bank (high capacity)
  • Universal adapter (2-pin)
  • Torch / headlamp (for Muzdalifah night)
  • Extra batteries if needed

  • Passport + visa + photocopies
  • Hajj permit (if applicable)
  • ID tag with name/group/contact info
  • Vaccination certificate
  • Group hotel cards / contact list
  • Emergency phone numbers (paper copy)

  • 3–5 loose abayas / jilbabs
  • Comfortable, non-transparent hijabs
  • Underscarves / clips / pins
  • Long-sleeved undershirts (optional)
  • Nursing cover or shawl (if applicable)
  • Menstrual supplies (pads, panty liners, menstrual cup)
  • Medication to delay period (after consulting a doctor)
  • Safety pins + hair ties
  • Light makeup or moisturizer (unscented only if used)

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