Pilgrimage Guide
Hajj & Umrah Checklist
Everything you need for a blessed and well-prepared pilgrimage. Check items off as you pack — your progress is saved automatically.
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Essential Documents
Valid Passport (6+ months validity)
Make 2 photocopies and store separately
Hajj or Umrah Visa
Confirm entry date and validity
Flight tickets (printed or digital)
Travel insurance documents
Ensure it covers medical emergencies in Saudi Arabia
Meningitis vaccination certificate (ACWY)
Required for Saudi Arabia entry
Hotel/accommodation bookings
Emergency contact card
Name, phone, blood type, medical conditions
Hajj group ID / Nusuk card
Ihram & Clothing
Ihram (2 sets for men)
Two pieces of white unstitched cloth
Ihram belt / money belt
Sandals (open-toed, for men in ihram)
Must not cover the anklebone during ihram
Modest abaya / long dresses (women)
Hijab / scarves (3-4 sets)
Light cotton clothing for hot weather
Mecca can exceed 40°C in summer
Comfortable walking shoes
You will walk many kilometres daily
Prayer socks (for women)
Light jacket / shawl (for cold nights in Mina)
Health & Medicine
Prescription medications (3-week supply)
With doctor’s letter in English and Arabic
Paracetamol / ibuprofen
Antidiarrheal medication
Antacids / oral rehydration salts
Antiseptic wipes / hand sanitiser
Plasters / blister pads
Essential for all the walking
Sunscreen SPF 50+
Lip balm / moisturiser
The desert climate is very dry
Vaseline / petroleum jelly
Prevents chafing during Tawaf and Sa’i
Small first aid kit
Vitamins / energy supplements
Mist spray / handheld fan
Lifesaver in the heat of Mina and Arafat
Spiritual Preparation
Quran (compact travel edition)
Hajj guide book (step-by-step rituals)
Dua book for Hajj / Umrah
Memorise key duas before departure
Tasbih / prayer beads (99 or 33)
Learn the Talbiyah by heart
Labbayk Allahumma labbayk...
Make sincere tawbah before departure
Settle all debts before leaving
Write a will / nasiha for family
DuaSalaam app installed
For prayer times, duas, and Hijri dates in Mecca
Electronics & Accessories
Smartphone
Phone charger + Saudi Arabia adapter (Type G)
Power bank (10,000mAh+)
Essential when away from your room for hours
Saudi local SIM or roaming plan
Google Maps / offline maps downloaded
Translation app (Arabic)
Practical Items
Small backpack / day bag
For carrying essentials during rituals
Compact umbrella
For shade and occasional rain
Saudi Riyals (cash)
Some vendors do not accept cards
Laundry bag (for ihram / dirty clothes)
Small padlock for luggage
Marker pen (for labelling bags)
Healthy snacks (dates, nuts, energy bars)
For long rituals where food may not be available
Reusable water bottle
Miniature scissors / nail clippers
For the shaving / trimming ritual after Umrah
DuaSalaam App for Your Pilgrimage
Use DuaSalaam for prayer times in Mecca and Madinah, authentic duas, the Hijri calendar, and 99 Names of Allah — all offline after installation.
Download Free on Google Play