Before your journey begins, use this comprehensive checklist to stay organized:
Valid passport (with 6+ months validity)
Confirmed visa and flight tickets
Ihram clothing (2 white unstitched pieces for men, modest attire for women)
Travel insurance and vaccination certificates (e.g., Meningitis)
Copies of travel documents and emergency contact info
Essential items: toiletries, slippers, prayer mat, power bank, and unscented products
Get prepared before you depart – your journey of a lifetime starts here
Arrive at the airport 4–5 hours before departure.
Keep your travel documents in a dedicated pouch.
Upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, follow the signage for pilgrims and immigration instructions.
Talbiyaah representatives will be available at designated pickup points to assist you.
Clean yourself (ghusl), trim hair and nails, and declare your niyyah (intention) at the appropriate miqat boundary. Avoid scents, cutting hair, or intimate acts while in Ihram.
Circle the Kaaba seven times (Tawaf), then walk between Safa and Marwa seven times (Sa’i). These are essential pillars of both Hajj and Umrah.
Arafat (9 Dhul-Hijjah): A day of prayer and reflection. Muzdalifah: Evening prayers and stone collection. Stoning at Mina: Symbolic rejection of evil with at least 21 pebbles. Ihram exit: Men shave or trim hair; women cut a small lock.
Stay hydrated, use sun protection, break-in shoes beforehand, and carry oral rehydration salts. Use masks and sanitizers to prevent respiratory illness.
Maintain patience, stick with your group, and use phones or meeting points to stay connected .