The most common problem when preparing for Umrah is forgetting something in the last-minute rush. We recommend going through the list below a few weeks before you travel, so you have time to fill any gaps. This is a general guide; always give priority to the information provided by your group or tour operator.
Documents
- Passport and visa documents (check your passport's validity well in advance)
- ID card, flight tickets and hotel details
- The group card and contact details provided by your tour operator
- Prescriptions for any medicines you take
- Photocopies of important documents, or digital copies on your phone
Ihram and items for worship
- At least two sets of ihram for men (one as a spare)
- An ihram belt to hold the izar in place and carry money and cards
- A lanyard card holder or a small Hajj and Umrah bag
- A light, foldable prayer rug and a tasbih
- A pocket-sized Qur'an or a book of supplications
- A miswak
Clothing and footwear
- For women: modest, comfortable and simple clothing, spare headscarves and a prayer dress
- For men: comfortable clothes and a prayer cap for after you leave ihram
- Slippers or sandals for ihram, and comfortable shoes you are used to for other times
- A light cardigan or shawl for air-conditioned hotels, coaches and mosques
Toiletries
- Unscented soap, shampoo and deodorant
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Unscented wet wipes and a small towel
- An unscented cream for chafing during long walks
Health
- Medicines you take regularly (enough for the whole trip plus a few extra days)
- Painkillers, plasters and any basic medicines your doctor recommends
- A few face masks for crowded places
Practical items
- Phone charger, power bank and plug adaptor
- A small cloth bag to carry your shoes with you in the mosque
- Sunglasses
- Spare room in your suitcase for gifts on the way back
Final check
Before closing your suitcase, go through the list once more and make sure your documents, medicines and ihram are in your hand luggage. You can find items on your list such as ihram garments, ihram belts, card holders, prayer rugs, prayer beads and sandals together at our shop in Şekerhane. Send us your list on WhatsApp before you visit and we will let you know what is in stock.
Complete your list at Alanya Takkeleri
You can find the items mentioned in this article at Alanya Takkeleri, our Hajj and Umrah supplies shop in Şekerhane, Alanya. We are open every day, 09:00–19:00.