Hajj And Umrah Safety Tips

By Author: Ady Grewal
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Hajj and Umrah both are of great significance for Muslims. Millions of Muslims go for the performance of Umrah all around the year to the city of Makkah. While for Hajj, 2-3 million Muslims perform it annually but collectively through cheap hajj packages 2020. The crowd is humongous during the days of Hajj, Ramadan and other sacred months of the Islamic year. Therefore, the chances of unexpected, unfortunate incidents happening also increase.

To keep yourself safe during the pilgrimage is very essential. Here are a few Hajj and Umrah safety tips.

Travel with all your IDs and Documents

Wherever you are travelling, make copies of your travel documents and keep them with you. Buy a waist bag and keep them inside it. It includes your passport, ID, visa, hotel reservations, flight bookings, emergency contact numbers, and a hajj/umrah route itinerary. If you are travelling with children and family, also give them all the copies.

Stay Alert and Connected

Stay alert of your surroundings. Kee yourself connected ...
... with your friends and family abroad or there. If lost or confused, ask for guidance from the guards present there.

Be respectful

Millions of Muslims are present in Haram at the same time. Each one of them is different in terms of their nationality, culture, traditions, race and habits. Be respectful of everyone. Don’t indulge yourself in matters that don’t concern you. Pushing and shoving of the crowd will be a common thing. Be patient and avoid any unpleasant event. Forgive others.

Get proper Vaccinations

Before travelling to Saudia Arabia, get proper vaccinations. Ones that are required in the visa application and also the one that you need. Consult your doctor. Get yourself medically checked-up. Then, opt for appropriate vaccinations.

Take all your essentials with you; first aid kits, etc

Always carry your necessary medicines, first aid kit, a mobile phone and other necessary items. During the hajj, when you have to stay in camps and under clear skies these things can come in hand in the hour of need. Educate yourself of the basic first aid tactics.

Know about all the entry/exit gates of Haram

When performing rituals inside the haram, know about all the entry/exit gates. So, in case of an emergency, you have multiple options to choose from. Tell about these routes to your family and kids as well. As a matter of fact, specify a common meeting point.

Stay close to your group/family

Staying close to your group or family minimizes your chances of getting lost. Moreover, you always have someone to receive guidance from about the hajj rituals and how to perform them. You are more time-efficient and productive this way.

Always be aware of fire safety

When staying in camps, fire safety should be taken gravely into consideration. As people would be using cylinders and other portable mediums for fire, the danger increases. So, know the fire safety tips, how to use the equipment and what to do in case a fire breaks out.

People going for umrah or hajj should know about these life-saving safety tips on pilgrimage.

I am Ady Grewal and specifically providing information about all kinds of Umrah Packages through Islamic Travel. Truly, my major purpose is to make sure the religious obligation of UK based Muslim brothers and sisters by providing the information of cheapest packages from the UK to Saudi Arabia. If you are interested to perform Umrah, so you are at the absolutely right place. May Allah (SWT) fulfill your holy dream.