Umrah is such a pilgrimage that Muslims opt for in the love of the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW). Traveling through Umrah packages from UK and from across the globe, pilgrims arrive in Makkah and offer the holy rituals of minor pilgrimage.

No matter the time you are traveling for Umrah, staying healthy and fit throughout the course of your holy trip remains significantly essential. You cannot risk falling ill because it would take away the real essence of the pilgrimage from you. So, here are some of the tips to enjoy a healthy umrah.

Get yourself vaccinated

Getting necessary vaccinations remains an integral part of your Umrah travel. As a matter of fact, it’s a pre-requisite of obtaining an umrah visa i.e., an umrah visa application form submitted without a valid vaccination certificate of the pilgrim might get rejected upfront. This is because the Saudi Government puts a lot of emphasis on the travel safety and health of the pilgrims in the region.

It must be considered that there are different vaccination requirements and rules for pilgrims traveling from different regions of the world. So, it is advised to consult your travel agent or go to the official website of the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in order to better know the essential one’s for you.

Also, the necessary vaccinations required from all the pilgrims (regardless of their travel region) prominently include;

• Polio.
• Yellow fever.
• Meningitis.
• Seasonal Influenza.

Be mindful of your diet

Pilgrims must remain mindful of their diet and start working on their health in order to ensure a hassle-free and tensionless pilgrimage experience. Since most of the rituals of the minor pilgrimage are physical in nature, you have to take exceptional care of your diet and physical health to make sure you complete them peacefully. So, build up your stamina to it by exercising regularly, especially walking.

Other than that, only consume a balanced and healthy diet consisting of;
• Fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Keeping yourself hydrated.
• Whole grain foods.
• Avoiding junk foods.

Personal and oral hygiene
Half of the problems of your health are solved when you take good care of your personal and oral hygiene on the go.

1. Never share your toiletries with anyone, not even with your family members. It includes your;
a. Toothbrush.
b. Shaving kits.
c. Towels.
d. Nail cutters and scissors.
e. Trimmers, etc.
2. Bathe regularly.
3. Wear neat and clean clothes that are airy and loose-fitted (to avoid rashes in the harsh sun).
4. Brush your teeth twice a day.
5. Wash and/or sanitize your hands as necessary, especially before eating anything.
6. Keep yourself in the state of Wudhu at all times.
7. Don’t touch anything or anyone unnecessarily.

Take care of your mental health

Although Umrah is truly a blissful event the laborious nature of the rituals and lots of travel involved can cause temporary stress for the pilgrims. Additionally, the problems you have to face there because of the large crowds are common things that can affect your mental health. So, it is significantly important to take equal care of yourself mentally by;

1. Keeping a positive attitude towards everyone.
2. Being friendly and forgiving.
3. Not quarreling or arguing with anyone.
4. Making yourself busy in Ibadah and Dhikr.
5. Avoiding matters that don’t concern you.
6. Helping other.
7. Practicing patience and forbearance even at times when others are wrong.

So, that’s how you can enjoy a healthy umrah.