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1. The Saudi Government requires that visas be obtained from1. The Saudi Government requires that visas be obtained from

countries of origin. If you are a convert to Islam, you should have acountries of origin. If you are a convert to Islam, you should have acertificate showing that you are a Muslim. This should be obtainedcertificate showing that you are a Muslim. This should be obtained

from an Islamic center and notarized by the center.from an Islamic center and notarized by the center.

You must apply through a licencsed travel agency, not as anYou must apply through a licencsed travel agency, not as anindividual. You will also need passport photos.individual. You will also need passport photos.

For more information on the required documents and proceduresFor more information on the required documents and procedures

click here.click here.

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2. You will need proof of vaccination for meningitis and ACYW135.2. You will need proof of vaccination for meningitis and ACYW135.

Infants and children up to age 15 need vaccination for polio.Infants and children up to age 15 need vaccination for polio.

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4. Make sure you have enough money.4. Make sure you have enough money.


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6. It is useful to take a mobile phone with you. One-month SIM6. It is useful to take a mobile phone with you. One-month SIM

cards are available in Makkah and Madinah. Just make sure thatcards are available in Makkah and Madinah. Just make sure that

your mobile phone can work in Saudi Arabia and is not restricted toyour mobile phone can work in Saudi Arabia and is not restricted to

your national network.your national network.

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7. Bring one or two old sheets with you for when you want to sit or7. Bring one or two old sheets with you for when you want to sit or

lie down. It is useful to bring an umbrella with you too.lie down. It is useful to bring an umbrella with you too.

For useful information on things you should bring with you,For useful information on things you should bring with you,

click hereclick here..

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8. It is not advisable to go alone. Find a local or national group. It is8. It is not advisable to go alone. Find a local or national group. It is

better if such a group includes an experienced person who hasbetter if such a group includes an experienced person who hasmade Hajj before.made Hajj before.

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9. Get a money belt to keep your money and documents with you.9. Get a money belt to keep your money and documents with you.You should always keep them with you.You should always keep them with you.

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10. You are not allowed to bring food into Saudi Arabia. You can10. You are not allowed to bring food into Saudi Arabia. You canfind all types of food in Makkah and Madinah.find all types of food in Makkah and Madinah.

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11. If you are sick or need certain medication, take it with you. If11. If you are sick or need certain medication, take it with you. If

you have a chronic condition, carry a summary of your medicalyou have a chronic condition, carry a summary of your medical

record and treatment with you.record and treatment with you.

For more information on what medicines, toiletries, and other itemsFor more information on what medicines, toiletries, and other items

to bring with you,to bring with you, click hereclick here..

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12. Avoid heavy crowds as much as you can. Serious accidents can

happen. You may get hurt. And to keep your Hajj in good standing,you should not be in a position in which you cause harm to others.

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13. Do not take any luggage with you when you go to throw the13. Do not take any luggage with you when you go to throw the

pebbles. This is necessary for smooth movement and to avoid anypebbles. This is necessary for smooth movement and to avoid anystampede accidents.stampede accidents.

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14. In Mina and `Arafat, you will be living in tents. Try to identify the14. In Mina and `Arafat, you will be living in tents. Try to identify the

number and the direction of tents so that you can make it backnumber and the direction of tents so that you can make it back

without a lot of trouble. This is very important to do because tentswithout a lot of trouble. This is very important to do because tentsand streets look identical and people can easily get confused andand streets look identical and people can easily get confused and

lost.lost.

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15. Be as patient as you can. Makkah and Madinah are going to be15. Be as patient as you can. Makkah and Madinah are going to be

overcrowded. More so around the Ka`bah during Tawaf, and in Sa`i.overcrowded. More so around the Ka`bah during Tawaf, and in Sa`i.

Remember that more than a million Muslims are going to be thereRemember that more than a million Muslims are going to be thereat the same place doing the same rites. So whenever you happen toat the same place doing the same rites. So whenever you happen to

encounter someone who is ignorant or does not respect others,encounter someone who is ignorant or does not respect others,

take it easy and move to a different spot.take it easy and move to a different spot.

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16. Remember that your goal is to have your Hajj accepted and to

be forgiven for all of your sins. To do that, you have to makeyourself busy in `ibadah and try to make use of each and every

minute there.

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For a checklist of things to do before Hajj and what to take withFor a checklist of things to do before Hajj and what to take with

you, visityou, visit this sitethis site..

For a quick guide on Hajj terms,For a quick guide on Hajj terms, click hereclick here..

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Based onBased on "Things You Should Know Before Going for Hajj,""Things You Should Know Before Going for Hajj,"

Madrassah In`aamiyah, Camperdown; andMadrassah In`aamiyah, Camperdown; andMinistry of Hajj, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaMinistry of Hajj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia..

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