• 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.