Hajj Tips For Pilgrims
- Always have drinking water as you may become dehydrated.
- Use your time wisely – be busy with Dhikr, Du’a, and recitation of the Qur’an.
- Wear comfortable, ‘broken-in’ footwear, that does not conceal fingers or ankles.
- Be very careful to stay within the specific boundaries during the days of Hajj, especially in Arafat – overstepping them may affect the correctness of your Hajj.
- If you wear spectacles, secure them with a spectacle cord.
- Take some rest on the night of Muzdalifah because the following day is full of activity and requires energy.
- Observe landmarks when going out so you can find your way back.
- Arrange a meeting place with your group in case you get lost.
- Keep the phone number of your hotel/flat and the group leader with you whenever you go out.
- Don’t go out alone on the days of Hajj as it is very easy to get lost.
- Always inform someone in the group when you go out and when you are expected to return.
- Have some cash with you when you go out, in case you get lost.
- Bathrooms are aplenty at Hajj sites, select one which is clean.