Women don't wear special ihram garments: wear loose, modest, breathable clothes, avoiding the face veil and gloves while in ihram. Pack for heat and walking, and bring hygiene and health items you may not easily find.
Last checked: November 2026. Written for pilgrims travelling from the UK.
Clothing
Several loose, breathable outfits in light colours
Comfortable hijabs that stay in place
A light layer for air-conditioned spaces
Comfortable sandals you have already worn in
Hygiene and health
Unscented toiletries for ihram
Sanitary products and any medication your GP advised
Hadith numbers follow the standard numbering (Sahih Muslim: Muhammad Fu'ad Abd al-Baqi). Each reference was checked against the source text on November 2026.
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