Hajj Guide Book in English - The Message

• EMETROL (for nausea)
• COUGH DROPS, MULTI-VITAMINS, BAND-AIDS,
ANTI-BACTERIAL CREAM (for cuts)
Waist Pouch/Neck Money Holder
Keep valuables (documents, money, travelers' checks,
keys, credit cards, etc.) in the pouch around your waist at
all times. Do not ever leave your home without it. Be
especially careful and wary in crowded places.
Unfortunately, there are thieves and pickpockets even
inside Haram ash-Shareef! Hold on to the pouch with your
hand in crowds e.g., while doing Tawaaf or when visiting Al
Masjid un Nabawi in Madinah. Buy a good quality belt or
pouch.
Some times thieves cut the waist pouch with blade during
Tawaaf or Sa’y or in crowded area. “Neck Money Holder”
is preferable and safe. It is available in Canadian Tire
(Travel section). It is a small but a very good investment.
Please see the picture.
Luggage/Baggage
Hard-cased, high quality luggage with a built-in locking
system is highly recommended. Do not use a soft, vinyl
suitcase with outside hasps for locks. Both the suitcase as
well as the locks can be easily cut and the contents stolen.
Many people have the mistaken notion that every one in
and around the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and Al
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