Ihram garments (two white unstitched cloths for men; loose, modest clothing for women), open sandals, a waist bag for papers, unscented soap, a small prayer mat, a transparent pouch for documents. Checked bag 23 kg, cabin 7 kg (confirm with the airline).
Educational guide. If in doubt, ask your guide or a scholar.
Common mistakes
- Only one ihram: bring two (sweat, washing).
- Perfume or scented wipes used after entering ihram.
- Valuables in checked luggage.
What if…
My suitcase is lost on arrival?
Keep the ihram, medication and papers in the cabin: you can perform Umrah without waiting for the suitcase.
Checklist
- ☐ Two ihram sets
- ☐ Open sandals + walking shoes
- ☐ Unscented soap and cream
- ☐ Papers, medication and ihram in cabin bag
Sources
- MAKKAH MADINAH practical instructions (convocation, luggage, documents)
All steps
- 1Forming your intention
- 2Documents and formalities
- 3Health and fitness
- 4The pilgrim’s suitcase
- 5The journey and arrival
- 6Ihram at the miqat or on board
- 7The talbiya
- 8Entering Makkah and the Sacred Mosque
- 9Tawaf: 7 circuits around the Kaaba
- 10Prayer behind Maqam Ibrahim and Zamzam water
- 11Saʿi: 7 laps between Safa and Marwa
- 12Halq or taqsir: leaving ihram
- 13Madinah: the Prophet’s Mosque and visits
- 14The return