Planning
What should I pack for Umrah?
Pack two ihram sheets with a spare set and a belt for brothers, loose clothing and a peaked cap for sisters, unscented toiletries, your medicines, a power bank, a plug adapter and a refillable bottle for Zamzam.
Ihram and clothing
- Two ihram sheets, with a spare set, for brothers.
- Ihram belt or money pouch.
- Sandals that leave the top of the foot uncovered.
- Unscented soap, shampoo and deodorant.
- Loose abayas, under scarves and a peaked cap for the niqab, for sisters.
- Light cotton clothing and comfortable shoes for after ihram.
Health, money and phone
- Your regular medicines, with the prescriptions.
- Paracetamol, rehydration sachets and blister plasters.
- Unscented sun cream and a light umbrella.
- A refillable bottle for Zamzam.
- A card that works abroad, some riyals in cash, a power bank, charger and plug adapter.
Tick it off
Use the full Umrah checklist, and read the documents to check.
More questions
What medicines should I bring?
Your regular medicines with the prescriptions, plus paracetamol, rehydration sachets and blister plasters.
Do I need a SIM?
A Saudi SIM or an eSIM for data is on the checklist.
What do I do before I leave home?
Make your intention for the sake of Allah alone, settle debts and ask forgiveness. See the checklist.
Read the full guide
Perform your Umrah with confidence
Follow every rite in order, with counters and duas in Arabic, in our step by step Umrah guide. To study the Hanafi rulings behind it with qualified teachers, see our courses, or explore our apps. Ihya us Sunnah is sustained by its community, so please consider supporting our work.
This guide follows the Hanafi method and is based on Shaykh Mufti Wajid Iqbal's Umrah book, Essential Islam. For your own situation, ask a qualified scholar.