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Returning Home

Short answer: Two days before you leave, confirm your flight and transport times, keep your luggage within the weight limit, and perform Tawaf al-Wida before leaving Makkah. Once home, try to keep the blessings of your Umrah alive in your daily life.

At a glance

  • Tawaf al-Wida: wajib for Hajj pilgrims, recommended for Umrah pilgrims
  • Flight: confirm the time two days before
  • Luggage: within the weight limit; Zamzam according to airline rules
  • Airport: at least four hours before your flight

Step-by-step guide

  1. Confirm times: two days before leaving, confirm your flight and transport times with your travel agent.
  2. Luggage: pack and weigh your bags the day before. Keep your passport, ticket and medicines in your hand bag.
  3. Tawaf al-Wida: perform a final Tawaf before leaving Makkah.
  4. Hotel check-out: return your room key and make sure nothing is left in the room.
  5. Airport: be in the lobby at transport time and reach the airport at least four hours before your flight.
  6. On arrival in Pakistan: let your family and agent know you have arrived safely.

Back home

  • Keep up the good habits you built during Umrah, such as praying in congregation and reciting the Qur’an.
  • Share Zamzam and dates with family and relatives.
  • Guide others with your experience, and if you like, become an Aazmeen Circle volunteer and help future pilgrims.

Do

  • Check your hotel room, safe and wardrobe thoroughly before leaving.
  • Take contact numbers from your group companions.

Don’t

  • Don’t go shopping on your last day.
  • Don’t carry anyone else’s luggage or sealed packets.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving a passport or money in the hotel safe.
  • Not knowing your return flight time has changed.
  • Packing Zamzam in checked luggage and having problems at the airport.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tawaf al-Wida wajib for an Umrah pilgrim? According to the Hanafi school, Tawaf al-Wida is wajib for Hajj pilgrims. For those performing only Umrah it is recommended; no dam is due if it is missed.

Can I shop after Tawaf al-Wida? You may do necessary things, but it is best to perform Tawaf al-Wida shortly before you leave.