Sunday 30 March 2014

Packing and Clothes

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarkatuhu,
            Dear friends in this post I will discuss about packing the stuff. The information given by the Hajj committee regarding the size of the suitcases should  be followed very strictly and one extra bag for Mina should be there. When we went to Mina as ladies and gents were separate and each time it is not possible to go to the gents tent it is better that ladies should pack their own bag for mina, which should include tooth brush, tooth paste, a soap, a soapcase, a towel, a water bottle and of course mobile phone with good battery back up.
         Now for the people who like to cook their own food then for the period they reside in mecca they should carry all the cooking needs, utensils etc., cooktop is provided by the building people.Pack dry fruits and some jam, pickle packets too
CLOTHES:
       For men the cotton kurta pyjamas are best, at least 4-5 sets should be carried. Ehram at least two sets one of cotton cloth and the other one which is towel fabric. Depending on the season and weather they can be used. The waist belt is compulsory and slippers atleast two pair.
      For ladies cotton clothing is best and with cotton dupattas, those who are wearing veil should take care of clothing as it should be very light and of cotton. Take 5 - 6 pair of cotton shirt shalwar while stitching it should be kept in mind that they should be little loose and bottom should not be too lengthy. To keep the valuables we made a zip pocket in the shalwar itself.  By the grace of Allah subhanwatala we did not miss even a single needle which we took if in emergency we require it..
    The veil should be of light fabric and if possible not black some different light colour and do remember to check all the dresses and veil before packing. We washed all the clothes after getting it stitched then ironed and packed.
    Coming to the slippers any comfortable slippers can be carried, we packed three pairs but all came back as it ease i did not loose. But my mother in law, father in law and husband lost their pairs.So better to pack extra. Keep the slipper bag always in your back pack so that when you enter the Mecca shareef you can put your slippers in the bag and put it in the shoe rack, do remember the shoe rack and its place as there are so many same type of shoe racks.
     Well dear friends why I elaborated each and every thing because we are in the journey and we cannot stop to purchase things anywhere in between every time thus proper packing and little adjustment can make things easier.
   Jazakallah khair

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