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Hajj & Umrah Checklist

The journey of a lifetime, prepared for. Rituals step by step, ihram rules, and a packing list — check it all off as you go. Free, and your progress saves on this device.

Umrah — step by step

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Ihram — enter the state of ihram at the miqat with the intention (niyyah) and TalbiyahTwo white garments (men), modest clothing (women). No perfume, no trimming, no arguing.
Tawaf — circle the Kaaba seven timesStart from the Black Stone corner, keeping the Kaaba on your left, making du'a as you go.
Pray 2 rak'ahs at Maqam IbrahimAfter tawaf, behind the Station of Ibrahim if possible — or anywhere in the Haram.
Drink from ZamzamThe blessed water — make du'a as you drink.
Sa'i — walk between Safa and Marwah seven timesWalk briskly between the green markers, the stretch where Hajar (may Allah be pleased with her) ran.
Halq or Taqsir — shave or shorten the hairMen: full shave or trim. Women: trim a fingertip's length. Umrah is complete.

Hajj — the days

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8th Dhul-Hijjah — head to MinaArrive before Dhuhr, pray shortened prayers, stay the night.
9th — Day of ArafahThe greatest day. Stand, make du'a, seek forgiveness until sunset. "The best du'a is the du'a of Arafah."
After sunset — MuzdalifahCollect pebbles (7, 7, 7, 7), pray Maghrib and Isha together, spend the night.
10th — Eid al-Adha: stone the JamaratSeven pebbles at the Grand Jamrah, each with Takbir.
Sacrifice & Halq/TaqsirQurbani (or its value), then shave or trim. You may now remove ihram except for intimacy.
Tawaf al-IfadahThe essential tawaf of Hajj — seven circles around the Kaaba.
11th–13th — the days of TashreeqStone the three jamarat each day; stay in Mina. 21 pebbles per day if doing all three days.
Final tawaf — Tawaf al-WadaThe farewell tawaf before leaving Makkah.

Packing — what to bring

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Ihram garments (men) — 2 setsTwo pieces of unsewn white cloth; a spare set is a lifesaver.
Comfortable sandals or shoesYou'll walk kilometres daily. Well-broken-in footwear only.
Small backpack / belt bagFor water, passport, phone and pebbles during the rites.
Refillable water bottleZamzam is everywhere in the Haram — carry your own to stay hydrated.
Medications + first-aid basicsPrescriptions in original packaging, plasters, antiseptic, paracetamol, electrolytes.
Toiletries & unscented soapWhile in ihram, use unscented products only.
Passport, visa, and a pouch to keep them safeA neck pouch under the ihram is the classic move.
Power bank + UK/US plug adapterPhone battery dies fast with photos, maps and du'a apps.
Small notebook and penFor your du'a list — the du'as of Arafah deserve to be written down.

Wisdom for the road

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Travel light, travel kind

The Prophet said Hajj is "Arafah" — and that the accepted Hajj is marked by good character. Pack lightly and expect crowds; patience is half the journey.

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Make a du'a list

Write down your duas before you leave — for family, friends, the ummah. At Arafah, at the Kaaba, at Zamzam, read your list and raise your hands.

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Follow your group

Agree on meeting points, keep your group's phone numbers, and stay with your group during the stoning days — Mina is huge and easy to lose your bearings in.

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Learn before you go

Read a book or take a course on the rites first. Knowing the fiqh of Hajj turns the journey from chaotic into worship.

Journey questions, answered

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When is Hajj 2027?

Hajj falls in Dhul-Hijjah — around May 2027 (exact dates confirmed by moon sighting). Saudi Arabia's Hajj portal opens applications months earlier — check early.

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Can women travel for Umrah alone?

Yes — Saudi Arabia now allows women to perform Umrah without a mahram. Check your airline and visa requirements for the latest rules.

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What if I miss a stoning day?

Make it up in the following days — scholars explain the options (including making up pebbles in sequence). Ask your group's scholar rather than guessing.

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Is this tool free?

Yes — completely free, and your checkmarks stay saved on this device.

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Why a checklist for the journey

Hajj is the pilgrimage of a lifetime — obligatory once for every Muslim able to make the journey — and Umrah is the smaller visit that can be undertaken at almost any time of year. Both are made of many small rites stacked on top of one another, and it is easy to forget a step in the noise of crowds, heat and travel. A checklist turns the whole journey into something you can see at a glance and tick off as you go.

This page holds three lists. The first walks Umrah through six stages, from entering ihram at the miqat to shaving or trimming the hair at the end. The second lays out the days of Hajj, from leaving for Mina on the eighth of Dhul-Hijjah through Arafah, Muzdalifah, the stoning days and the farewell tawaf. The third is a packing list of nine practical essentials, from spare ihram garments to a refillable water bottle.

It is designed to be opened on your phone during the trip itself. Tick each item as you complete it, and the checkmarks stay saved on your device between one day and the next. Think of it as a practical companion, not a teacher — learn the detailed rites, and their rulings, from a qualified teacher before you travel.

How to use the lists

Open it at home first, then keep it handy on the ground.

Step 1

Read Umrah top to bottom

Six boxes, from ihram and tawaf to Sa'i and the final haircut. Tick each one as you complete it on arrival in Makkah.

Step 2

Follow the Hajj days in order

The eight boxes run chronologically from Mina through Arafah, Muzdalifah, Eid day and the days of Tashreeq. Tick as each day passes.

Step 3

Work the packing list early

Nine boxes to go through before you fly — ihram spares, broken-in sandals, medications, documents and a small notebook for your du'as.

Step 4

Reset when you are done

Your ticks save automatically on this device. Use the reset button to clear all three lists once the journey is complete.

A practical summary only — the detailed rites, and any question that comes up on the ground, should be checked with your group's scholar or a qualified teacher.

A little background before you go

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Ihram, briefly

The state of consecration begins at the miqat with intention and Talbiyah. Men wear two simple unsewn white cloths; women dress modestly. While in ihram, perfume, trimming hair or nails and arguing are avoided.

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Tawaf and Sa'i

Tawaf is circling the Kaaba seven times, keeping it on your right. Sa'i is walking between Safa and Marwah seven times, remembering the run of Hajar. Both sit at the heart of Umrah and Hajj.

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Your progress stays private

The checkmarks are stored in your own browser, not on a server. Clearing your browser data will wipe them, so take a screenshot of a completed list if you want to keep it.

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Learn the fiqh first

Knowing which steps are essential and which are Sunnah changes how calmly you move through the crowds. A short course or a good book before you fly is time well spent.

Journey questions, expanded

What is the difference between Hajj and Umrah?

Hajj is the major pilgrimage, performed on fixed days in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, and it is obligatory once in a lifetime for those physically and financially able. Umrah is the lesser pilgrimage, a shorter visit that can be undertaken at any other time of the year. Umrah shares rites like tawaf and Sa'i, but it does not replace Hajj.

What are the main steps of Umrah?

Enter the state of ihram at the miqat with intention and Talbiyah; circle the Kaaba seven times in tawaf; pray two rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim if you can; drink from Zamzam; walk between Safa and Marwah seven times in Sa'i; then shave or shorten the hair — halq for men, taqsir for women. The checklist above walks through each one.

What should I pack for Hajj?

Ihram garments (a spare set is a lifesaver), well-broken-in sandals, a small backpack or belt bag, a refillable water bottle, your medications and basic first-aid, unscented toiletries, your passport and visa in a neck pouch, a power bank and adapter, and a small notebook for your du'a list. Travel light — you will walk a great deal.

Is this checklist a replacement for learning the rites?

No. It is a practical summary to carry with you, not a substitute for study. The detailed fiqh of Hajj and Umrah — which rites are obligatory, which are Sunnah, and how to make up a missed step — should be learned from a qualified teacher before you travel, and checked with your group's scholar while you are there.

Will my checkmarks be saved?

Yes — they are stored in your own browser on this device, so the list remembers where you left off between visits. Nothing is uploaded or shared. If you clear your browser data or open the page on a different phone, the list will start again.

On the ground, stay on time

In Makkah and Madinah the prayers come around quickly, and the timetable shifts with the seasons. Keep your salah on schedule with the Prayer Times page →, and carry a steady stream of supplications for the days at the Haram from Dua of the Day →.

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This checklist is a practical summary — learn the detailed rites from a qualified teacher before you travel.