Dear Readers/Friends,
Since the Hajj season is close and the bookings from KSA will start in a week's time. Its an exciting journey and once in a lifetime opportunity for many. We did Hujj in 2012 with Alfaris Group (from Riyadh), and Alhumdulillah it was one of the most beautiful journey of our lifetime. We had the best time when in Mina, Arafat, Muzalfah and Haram. My daughter was 18 months old at that time and I had dropped her in Karachi, one week before our Hujj flight. ...She had a great time with her loving family back home. While I was away for Hujj, I did not contact her, skyped or facetime or anything. we were there for Ibadat and she was in safe hands - so no worries !!
Since the Hajj season is close and the bookings from KSA will start in a week's time. Its an exciting journey and once in a lifetime opportunity for many. We did Hujj in 2012 with Alfaris Group (from Riyadh), and Alhumdulillah it was one of the most beautiful journey of our lifetime. We had the best time when in Mina, Arafat, Muzalfah and Haram. My daughter was 18 months old at that time and I had dropped her in Karachi, one week before our Hujj flight. ...She had a great time with her loving family back home. While I was away for Hujj, I did not contact her, skyped or facetime or anything. we were there for Ibadat and she was in safe hands - so no worries !!
Over years, I have tried my level best to help out other people who plan to go on this spiritual journey. I will try to jot down my experience over time here but I really wanted to share this list, which was compiled by my friend Nida Nauman and she shared with us before we departed for Hujj. Since we were going from Riyadh and for 7 days, this list was super helpful and we carried less luggage which was easier to keep in the room (Mina tent) and carry around (if needed)
Hajj List (2 persons)
1 - Ihram - 2 sets with belt
2 - Pocket size Quran -1 each
3 - Prayer Rugs - 1 each
4 - Tasbeeh - 1 each
5 - Tashrih, Hajj Permit, Iqama, PP copy, Medical Insurance each
6 - Ladies Shalwar Suits 4 sets (or whatever you are comfortable in)
7 - Mens clothing after ihram 2 sets
8 - Sweater or jacket - 1 each (We went end of Oct'2012, it was slightly chilly in Muzalfa so shawls helped)
9 - Bed Sheet 2 (We didn't carry this, because our group provided everything but you can keep a small one just in case)
10 - Slippers - 2 each
11 - Shoes + Socks for ladies
12 - Miswak/ Toothpaste/Toothbrush 1 each
13 - Handwash/Moisturiser/Wipes/Vaseline - Fragrance Free - 1 each (We got these easily from Boots/major pharmacies)
14 - Shampoo (after you are done with Ihram restrictions)
15 - Cell phone/charger with credit 1 each (We carried a Nokia old style phone and trust me when I say, everyday women in our tents were running here n there to get hold of a charging socket, we the Nokia holders spent 4 days without charging the phone)
16 - Medicines :Throat Infection,fever, flu, Stomach upset, Vomiting, Pain, Band Aids etc
17 - Towel 1 each
18 - Back Pack 1
19 - Cross bag 1
20 - Hand carry 2 each - separate for both
21 - Travel Umbrella 1
22 - Scissors
23 - Nail Cutter
24 - Cookies, Nuts and candies Separate for both
25 - Important Tel Nos.
26 - Polythene bags small & big each
27 - Duppattas/ Shawl to cover at Mina
28 - 2 Abayas
29- Comb + bands
30 - Tissues
31 - Hajj Books / Dua Books 1 each
32 - Scarf + caps 2 each
33 - Undergarments
34 - Sun glasses 1 each
35 - Disposable toilet seat covers - we got these from the pharmacy
36 - Masks (to cover face to protect from infections)
Hope this helps whoever is planning Hujj this year.
This list is for a 7 day trip for 2 people !
Hajj List (2 persons)
1 - Ihram - 2 sets with belt
2 - Pocket size Quran -1 each
3 - Prayer Rugs - 1 each
4 - Tasbeeh - 1 each
5 - Tashrih, Hajj Permit, Iqama, PP copy, Medical Insurance each
6 - Ladies Shalwar Suits 4 sets (or whatever you are comfortable in)
7 - Mens clothing after ihram 2 sets
8 - Sweater or jacket - 1 each (We went end of Oct'2012, it was slightly chilly in Muzalfa so shawls helped)
9 - Bed Sheet 2 (We didn't carry this, because our group provided everything but you can keep a small one just in case)
10 - Slippers - 2 each
11 - Shoes + Socks for ladies
12 - Miswak/ Toothpaste/Toothbrush 1 each
13 - Handwash/Moisturiser/Wipes/Vaseline - Fragrance Free - 1 each (We got these easily from Boots/major pharmacies)
14 - Shampoo (after you are done with Ihram restrictions)
15 - Cell phone/charger with credit 1 each (We carried a Nokia old style phone and trust me when I say, everyday women in our tents were running here n there to get hold of a charging socket, we the Nokia holders spent 4 days without charging the phone)
16 - Medicines :Throat Infection,fever, flu, Stomach upset, Vomiting, Pain, Band Aids etc
17 - Towel 1 each
18 - Back Pack 1
19 - Cross bag 1
20 - Hand carry 2 each - separate for both
21 - Travel Umbrella 1
22 - Scissors
23 - Nail Cutter
24 - Cookies, Nuts and candies Separate for both
25 - Important Tel Nos.
26 - Polythene bags small & big each
27 - Duppattas/ Shawl to cover at Mina
28 - 2 Abayas
29- Comb + bands
30 - Tissues
31 - Hajj Books / Dua Books 1 each
32 - Scarf + caps 2 each
33 - Undergarments
34 - Sun glasses 1 each
35 - Disposable toilet seat covers - we got these from the pharmacy
36 - Masks (to cover face to protect from infections)
Hope this helps whoever is planning Hujj this year.
This list is for a 7 day trip for 2 people !
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