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Explore a detailed and thoughtfully designed Umrah planner tailored specifically for women. This guide includes essential tips, checklists, and practical advice to help you prepare for every aspect of your journey,

With the reminder that Allah (SWT) is the best of planners. I pray you have a life-changing Umrah experience In Sha Allah.

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Useful Links & Resouces:

Duas for Umrah: https://www.amaliah.com/post/67680/important-duas-list-umrah-muslim-pilgrimage Credit: Amaliah

How to perform Umrah: https://www.islamic-relief.org.uk/resources/knowledge-base/umrah/how-to-perform-umrah/ Credit: Islamic Relief

How to perform Umrah (video): https://youtu.be/qZ9n4V9lZkE?feature=shared

Umrah Tips for Women: https://danafashion.ca/blogs/news/umrah-tips-for-ladies-the-essentials Credit: Dana Fashion

Vaccination Guidelines: https://www.saudiembassy.net/hajj-and-umrah-health-requirements

Useful Islamic Apps:

Dhikr & Dua: https://lifewithallah.com/dhikr-dua/

Mobile Data:

Download the Airlo App to access data abroad.

Application for Visa:

You must apply a month before the trip to ensure visa arrives on time: https://www.nusuk.sa/#apply-visa

How to Book Rawdah Slots:

https://ziyaratours.co.uk/how-to-book-rawdah-permit-nusuk-app/

Alternative enter through gate 32 for accwss to rawdah without permit. You cannot pray, you can only send salawat to the Phrophet (PBUH) via this entrance.

Bullet Train Guidelines (Luggage)

https://www.sar.com.sa/before-you-travel/baggageguide-north/

Packing List:

Essentials:

• [ ] Passport
• [ ] Boarding Passes
• [ ] Vaccination Documents
• [ ] Bank Card (Recommended to use Monzo)
• [ ] Cash to exchange
• [ ] Power Bank
• [ ] GPS Tracker
• [ ] Universal Charger
• [ ] Medication (if needed)

Hydration:

• [ ] Water Bottle
• [ ] Water Spray (optional)

Islamic Essentials:

• [ ] Travel Quran
• [ ] Dua Book (Fortress of Muslim book)
• [ ] Umrah Duas Lanyard - The Muslim Journal Company
• [ ] Towel for Wudu
• [ ] Travel Prayer Mat
• [ ] Tasbeeh (Optional)
• [ ] Book of Allah’s name (optional)

Toiletries:

• [ ] Toothbrush/miswak
• [ ] Toothpaste
• [ ] Scissors
• [ ] Nail clippers
• [ ] Unscented Moisturiser
• [ ] Unscented Soap
• [ ] Unscented Lip Balm (eg vaseline)
• [ ] Unscented Deodorant
• [ ] Sanitary Products
• [ ] Plasters
• [ ] Tissues
• [ ] Hand Sanitizer (use on non umrah days)
• [ ] Hair ties
• [ ] Cotton buds

Shoes:

• [ ] Crocs / Flipflops (during umrah)
• [ ] Shoes (outside masjid/exploring)
• [ ] Loungewear slippers (for hotel)

Bags:

• [ ] Sling Bag (hold shoes when not in use)
• [ ] Cross-body bag (to hold phone & wallet etc)

Clothing:

• [ ] Sunglasses
• [ ] X Abayahs (preferably white with lining to keep cool & provide coverage)
• [ ] X Hijabs/Kimars
• [ ] X Undercaps
• [ ] X Pins/Magnets
• [ ] Hareem trousers (for under the abaya as it’s airy & breathable & provides coverage)
• [ ] Undergarments
• [ ] Warm Sweater or Scarf to wrap around for cold weather incase
• [ ] Pyjamas
• [ ] Yoga Socks