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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
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.
husnaa, calderdale -
wrote on 10/26/2009 6:18:03 PM
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Comment: i thought it is a good site but it is only for women could it give info on men bye
yasmin yusuf, mombasa -
wrote on 10/21/2009 2:39:26 AM
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Comment: i will be going for hajj next month Inshallah and was mixed up what were the procedures were to do and take.Thanx very much for the info.It has saved me from getting worried..and mixed up.
Yasmine, North Carolina -
wrote on 10/7/2009 9:40:37 PM
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Comment: I will be going to Hajj Next Month/November and have been searching for a site with information on what to wear. I am so happy to have found this site. It is very informative, I found out everything I wanted to know. Thank you very much.
aimen, dallas -
wrote on 1/5/2005 4:59:17 PM
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Comment: very useful tips. thanks!
bilkis, lancashire -
wrote on 12/16/2004 8:51:48 AM
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Comment: its brilliant as i think it covers everything required
ZARA, London , UK -
wrote on 11/23/2004 2:41:45 PM
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Comment: inshallah i shall be going to Hajj very soon. Your page was very helpful for my daughter who was doing a project at school on Hajj . Now I now exactly what to bring to Hajj and how to have a safe journey on Hajj .
Thankyou
Maysa, Pennsylvania -
wrote on 12/30/2003 7:05:43 PM
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Comment: Assalaamu Allaykum wa Rahamatu Allah wa Barakaatuhu. I found a waterless hand sanitizer that is alcohol free - and has no perfume, alhamdulillah. It is available on the internet at the site below. Insha Allah you will find this information useful.
http://www.babychangingstations.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=bcs&Category_Code=IHS
Brenda Gant, Jeddah -
wrote on 12/15/2003 9:00:27 AM
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Comment: Assalamu aleikum
Some feedback on the comments: re alcohol in handwash, what is forbidden in Islam is the injestion of INTOXICANTS and not the chemical 'alcohol' of which there are many forms. The form used in waterless handwash is isopropyl alcohol which is not injested and does not intoxicate (however it is toxic if drunk).
A 'fanny pack' is a belt-like strap-on bag which serves as a purse or recepticle for a number of small items while leaving your hands free. Men often secure their ihraam with such a belt/bag and they are much more practical and secure than a purse for women.
As for the Q on what women should wear, my advice is long, loose, breezy light cotton dresses which can be worn with or without an abaya atop them. Try to get something that doesn't wrinkle too much and can be easily washed out. You might bring a pair or two of leggings (cotton or stretchy pants) to wear underneath if you find that more comfortable. As to where to stay, most people go to the best place they can afford through their hajj tour operator. I'm sure you can check out hotel ratings online if your operator gives you the names of possible choices they work with.
Salaam, Brenda
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