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You should know these if you are planning to Travel for Hajj or Umrah

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Amongst all the religious duties, the most impactful is Hajj. This is a journey from which we have seen people becoming completely different from what they have been doing in their lives. Due to the huge impact this journey has on one’s life, it is important that everything is done properly so that one can make the most of the journey and the experience he gets. In order to make the most, your head should be free of every unnecessary worry so that you could concentrate on the rites and prayers. This will be possible if you sort your things prior to leaving in a better way.

 

Keep in mind the number of people

You should be keeping this in mind that over 3 million people would be there in the limited space to offer the rites with you. Therefore, you have to be ready for the crowd first. Secondly it could be dangerous as well. You have to be extra vigilant. Several times cases of pick pocketing and snatching happen. Stay vigilant and save yourself from that. This could be best prevented if you move in groups of people known to you preferably your family and friends.

 

Don’t create problems

Do not create problem for you as well as not for others.  Staying patient while others are performing the rite keeping you waiting is important. If you lose your patience or push others to go fast nuances might be created which will ultimately affect everyone. Therefore, cooperate so that others are also considerate and cooperative with you.

Keeping Extra Copies of your Documents

Documents are one of the most important things amongst your entire baggage. If you lose them due to any reason you might end up in lurch where nobody would be able to save you. For saving yourself from such a trouble it is better to keep extra copies of your documents. Also, in a belt bag tied to your waste, you should have all your important documents regarding travelling. If anyone from the Saudi officials or police asks you for them you could reach them out readily.

Get Vaccinated

There have been instances where there have been outbreaks of several diseases during the Hajj as people are living too closely with one and other. Therefore, ensuring vaccination and also obtaining the certification to show it in your documents will make this trip safe for you as well as others.

Practice walking

Since many of the rites involve walking, you should walk. Walking will help you build stamina. With this stamina you would not be exhausted and be able to do more than you normally do.

Keep things that will ease things for you

Essentials like slippers, tissues, back pack, towel, Vaseline, travelling toiletries, plastic utensils should be kept in your packing. They will be especially useful when you will be staying in Mina. Also, make sure your clothes are breathable and airy. Thick clothes will make you feel hot and suffocated. Keep an amenity plus first aid kit to keep all the small things you might need and also the medicine that might be required if you fall ill.

Have another look on what you are carrying

When you pack, make sure you keep things which are indispensible. Plus, you have some snacks to eat for the travelling time. Moreover, extra Ihram and Abaya should also be kept with hygienic stuff to manage. If you have to keep waiting for 4 to 5 hours, you should have everything with you and not wait for someone to lend you. Plus, the Hajj terminal has no such capacity of providing consumer things. Therefore, you should definitely bring extra things to last for at least two weeks.

Use water wisely

The toilet facilities while travelling are limited. You should drink less water and also use it wisely. The people travelling through Hajj package from Karachi trying to avail the best Hajj group in Karachi should keep these things in their minds. If you will be self-sufficient and prepared for everything, you would not need to waste excessive time on unnecessary stuff. This time you safe will be then helpful in offering the prayers peacefully.

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