Hajj Travel Checklist

Hajj Travel Checklist-
By Hajja Saira
This is a list to take to Saudi. Everything is available there so don’t fret if you forget anything. A few things are specifically for rites of Hajj and should be packed when you go to Mina.

Medicines

• Prescription medicine
• Small amount of Advil and Tylenol
• Aleve (for muscle swelling or headaches)
• Small container of petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
• Cough drops (Riccola brand is great. Bring a lot. Cough drops with honey is a bonus.)
• Vitamin C (Tablets or powder such as Airborne)
• Bengay (or other muscle rub)
• Pepto-Bismol and/or Immodium
• Small travel-size First-Aid kit
• Unscented chapstick with SPF

Toiletries

• Shampoo/Soap/Deodorant/Sunscreen/Cream (to use while not in ihram [state of purity])
• Unscented soap
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Disposable razors/nail cutter/small scissors (pack in suitcase since they are not allowed on the plane)
• Several packs of tissues
• Miswaak (you can obtain in Saudi)
• Unscented antibacterial hand sanitizers (to use in ihram)
• Toliet paper (2 rolls)

Personal Items

• Ihram clothes
• Several pairs of thick socks (black)
• 1 cloth bag with shoulder strap (to place your small items when going to the Haram)
• Waist Pouch/Money Belt
• Slippers (Teva or Crocs or any other flip flops)
• Earplugs/eye cover (if you are a light sleeper)
• Extra pair of glasses
• Small Qur`an
• 7 beads on a string (to keep track of Tawaf/Sa’i)
• Pen/Pencil
• Notebook
• Prayer rug
• Towel (to use while living in apt buildings)
• One sheet or sleeping bag (old one that you can leave there)
• Backpack (to pack things for stay in Mina)
• Travel Alarm Clock/Watch
• A few zip lock bags
• DC/AC electric convertor (for any gadgets like camera/phone)

Books and Documents
(Take your small books on fiqh and duas of Hajj, general dua [pocket sized] books)

• Hajj and Umrah Made Easy
• Salaat & Salaam
• Accepted Whispers
• Prayers for Forgiveness
• Inner Dimensions of Hajj (notes by Sh. Mokthar)
• Your personal du`a’ list
• Photocopy/picture of your passport page

Miscellaneous

• Lots of Energy/Protein/Granola bars/snacks (take some extra to share with roommates)

from- http://www.suhaibwebb.com/personaldvlpt/worship/hajj/a-few-things-every-prospective-hajji-should-know/