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A Hajj packing list for Muslim women
by Brenda Gant

This is a list suitable for someone staying in a tent or other non-hotel accommodations.

Please note: all items with an asterisk should be taken with you to Arafat.

1. 2-3 Ihram outfits (if you choose to wear them)

2. sheets

3. body and hand towels

4. comfortable scarf to wear indoors

5. surgical masks to wear out in crowds - can be bought in the pharmacies in Saudi Arabia

6. hair tie-backs

7. coat hangers (also to use for drying washed clothes)

8. tennis shoes

9. socks

10. pajamas

11. robe

12. broken-in rubber sandals

13. Band-Aids

* 14. tissues

* 15. waterless hand wash liquid

* 16. fanny pack

* 17. non-scented soap

* 18. washcloth in plastic bag

* 19. pillow

* 20. small bag or suitcase (for Arafat)

* 21. umbrella (for sun!)

* 22. prayer rug

* 23. sunscreen (unscented)

* 24. Quran

* 25. Dua (suplication) and other Islamic books

* 26. chapstick

* 27. camp stool

* 28. water bottle carrier and plastic cup

* 29. battery-operated personal fan

* 30. toothbrush and paste

* 31. eye drops

Other notes:

The surest way to have a bad Hajj experience is to get sick.  Alhamdu lillah, I was one of the very few who didn't.  My recommendations are to wear surgical masks at all times when out in crowds, and most importantly, NEVER touch any part of your face without washing your hands first, either with soap and water, or, more practically, with the new waterless hand wash gel.

Also, at the first symptom of any illness, take echinacea, vitamin C, aspirin or whatever else is indicated.  And, of course, drink plenty of water at all times.

Another important piece of advice is when you are out in crushing crowds to never, ever attempt to retrieve any dropped item.  Shoes, fans, books can all be replaced, but there is a severe risk of being trampled should you try to stop or bend down.  As several fatal stampedes have occurred at the stoning of the Jamarat, have a 'scout' from your group check the crowd situation before you attempt to go there.

Your Comments

rubina, new york - wrote on 9/7/2011 9:00:21 AM
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Comment: jzk. extremely helpful info. can somebody tell me if the bath rooms are clean and do we need to bring adult diapers if one has weak bladder. also,are single womens tents really over crowded, and uncomfortable? I know its hajj,but I cant afford to get sick. Thank you.

Shakeeroh, Nigeria - wrote on 6/18/2011 1:57:45 AM
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Comment: Assalam,pls i need a helpfull,true and acceptable point on this heartaching dilemma of mine, I Am 34yrs,a professional,i have committed a great sin as a student 10yrs ago,following which my repentance led me into islaw and i have since being peaceful however all efforts to get married have being futile and i have sought the mercy of Allah in all ways possible but to no avail hence i decided to peform hajj this year but d issue of no obligation of hajj on a woman without mahram is an hitch and i am not financially bouyant to go with me brother.pls what do i do that will not cause trouble.pls i'll appreciate it if u send the response to my mail address.masalam

Juwayriyah, Ireland - wrote on 11/2/2010 4:51:19 PM
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Comment: Jazakha Allah Khayran, I wish to go to hajj next year insha Allah. I thought it will be good to start preparing now and this is a starting point for me. I found it helpful.

Juwayriyah, Ireland - wrote on 11/2/2010 4:50:42 PM
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Comment: Jazakha Allah Khayran, I wish to go to hajj next year insha Allah. I thought it will be good to start preparing now and this is a starting point for me. I found it helpful.

Juwayriyah, Ireland - wrote on 11/2/2010 4:50:12 PM
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Comment: Jazakha Allah Khayran, I wish to go to hajj next year insha Allah. I thought it will be good to start preparing now and this is a starting point for me. I found it helpful.

Azim, Lubbock - wrote on 10/14/2010 10:04:45 PM
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Comment: Asalam Alaikum, it is also important that any personal care products used, such as soap or lotion, during Hajj be compliant with Shariah, I found the following site very useful in this regard: www.labaykproducts.com

tweet, Mauritius - wrote on 10/13/2010 9:36:31 AM
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Comment: Indeed a very helpful list that can be used as last minute checklist. Some of my relatives advise me to bring Vaseline and wet tissue also.

nazia, dc - wrote on 11/8/2009 4:53:29 PM
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Comment: salaams, although a second time hajji... this was a great reminder of what to pack! jzk.

mariam, cairo, egypt - wrote on 11/5/2009 1:14:13 PM
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Comment: i have no female member in my family to give me advise, so i found this as very informative and straightforward. it would be very uncomforatable to take along any unnecessary items.

mariam, cairo, egypt - wrote on 11/5/2009 1:13:17 PM
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Comment: i have no female member in my family to give me advise, so i found this as very informative and straightforward. it would be very uncomforatable to take along any unnecessary items.

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