Umrah Prep Checklist
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Performing Umrah is a sacred journey. We help make your travel smooth, comfortable, and stress-free. Zikr Cabs provides reliable taxi services across Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and beyond, ensuring a hassle-free experience for every pilgrim.
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📄 Travel Essentials
Passport (with photocopies)
Valid Umrah Visa
Flight tickets & travel itinerary
Vaccination certificates (Meningitis, COVID-19)
Passport-size photos (4–6)
Hotel booking confirmations
Receipts of Umrah payments
Relationship certificate (if traveling with spouse)
Saudi Riyals (~450 SAR minimum)
Debit/Credit cards (Mastercard preferred)
Maada prepaid card (via Nusuk app)
Emergency contact numbers
Written phone numbers & addresses
Non-medical face masks
🧳 Baggage & Accessories
Hard-shell suitcase with lock & tags
Backpack/day bag
Waist/neck pouch (for valuables)
Shoe bag/string bag
Portable lightweight bag
Carabiners (to hang items)
🕌 Prayer & Spiritual
Pocket Quran
Dua book (pocket size)
Personal Dua list
Tasbeeh/digital dhikr counter
Prayer mat (for outside Haram)
Foldable carpet mat
Compass for Qibla
Hajj/Umrah guide book
👕 General Clothing
Loose, comfortable clothes
Light sweater/jacket
Undergarments & socks
Sunglasses & headcover/hat
Umbrella
Blister patches
Moisturizer (esp. for feet)
🧴 Toiletries
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Shampoo & conditioner
Soap
Moisturizer/lotion
Sunscreen/sunblock
Vaseline / antibacterial talc
Lip balm
Hand sanitizer
Deodorant/antiperspirant
Nail clippers/small scissors
Towels (bath & face)
Shoe covers
💊 Medical & First-Aid
Prescription medicines (~50 days) + doctor’s note
Copy of medical history
Painkillers (Paracetamol, Ponstan)
Cold/flu medication
Throat lozenges/cough syrup
Travel sickness tablets
Imodium (stomach issues)
Vitamins & electrolytes (FAST&UP ORS)
Moov/muscle relaxant cream
Anti-rash cream
Bandages/plasters
📱 Electronics
Mobile phone + charger
Power bank
Universal travel adapter (5-in-1)
Earphones/headphones
STC SIM card (~40 SAR/2 weeks)
Travel luggage scale
AirTag (to track luggage)
E-reader/tablet
🧩 Other Useful Items
Pen/marker
Notebook/paper
Travel neck pillow
Ear plugs & eye mask
Reusable water bottle / Zamzam bag
Snacks (nuts, dates, energy bars)
👕 Men-Specific Essentials
2 x Ihram sets (white unstitched sheets)
Safety pins/clips for Ihram
Thobe/Jubba or Shalwar Qameez
Capri-style underwear & undershirts
Anti-slip slippers/chappals (2–4 pairs)
Bathroom slippers
Comfortable walking shoes
Portable barefoot slippers/shoes
Shaving machine & blades
Razor (manual option)
Knee braces (for Tawaf & walking)
Plenty of foot moisturizer
Halq (shaving head) at 30-degree barbershops near Marwah (~20 SAR)
🧕 Women-Specific Essentials
5–10 breathable hijabs
Hijab undercaps
Hijab pins & hair accessories
Abaya (black/plain preferred)
Cotton Kameez/Salwar sets (3+)
Slips/light under-abaya wear
Light pyjamas
Ankle socks (Asics ventilated)
Trim ~1 inch of hair after Sa’ee (privately)
📍 Madina Tips
Carry thermals/jacket → nights are cold
Rawdah → move quickly; latecomers removed first
Jannat-ul-Baqi → open after Fajr & Asr
Ziyarat trips ~250 SAR (don’t overpay)
Cheap transport → Careem bikes (29 SAR/day)
Must-visit: Quba Masjid (5 km walk), Al-Ghamama
Cheap shopping → tunnel escalator shops (1–20 SAR)
Cafe: Row Coffee
📍 Makkah Tips
Tawaf → safer on upper floors (less pushing)
Miqat (Ayesha Masjid) round trip: ~40–50 SAR
H1 Van Costs: Airport → 150–200 SAR, Madina → 300–450 SAR
Shopping → Ibrahim Khalil Road & Clock Tower
Cafes → Moment, Ratio, Al Romansiah, Mado
💡 Experience Hacks
Drink Zamzam only from “NOT COLD” containers → prevents cough
Use Uber for taxis, HungerStation for food
Avoid Al-Baik (overrated, crowded)
Always bargain in shops (up to 50% discount)
Buy dates in Madina (Ajwa, Majdool cheaper)
Rawdah slots → open ~4:30 PM IST, check hourly
Carry Mastercard (Visa often declines)
Expect coughing/flu → wear masks & carry meds
Zamzam at airport: 11 SAR/bottle, 1 per passport
