Hundreds and thousands of pilgrims travel towards the sacred cities of Makkah and Madinah every year to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. Masjid al-Haram is always crowded with pilgrims and local people; everyone tries to spend maximum time within the premises of the mosque to seek blessings. Either day or night you wouldn’t find this place empty and the Tawaf (circles around Kaaba) continues all the time. No matter if you Book February Umrah Packages 2024 thinking it’s an off-season still, there would be a lot of people. Necessary precautions should be taken by the pilgrims to stay safe from all the viral diseases.
People from different regions gather here, increasing the risk of contracting various viruses. Saudi government takes precautionary measures every year to tackle such situations and keep the pilgrims safe. Vaccinations are made necessary and precautionary measures are taken to reduce the incidences of these diseases. Some viruses and diseases can be transmitted from person to person. That’s why every individual must take some precautionary measures to prevent such harmful diseases. Have a look at these points discussed thoroughly to make your Umrah safe and smooth.
Carry First Aid Box
To tackle the emergencies always carry a first aid box with you. While packing for the Umrah journey keep all the necessary medications with you. Keep a checklist of painkillers, cough syrups, massage creams, bandages, and other necessary items with you. The temperature of Makkah is mostly harsh and it’s difficult for everyone to bear such weather. Hence keep the sunblock with you to stay safe from sun burn. Even if you book the February Umrah package, still you have to spend the maximum time in the open area of haram, so keep the essentials with you to stay safe from the sun. Also in February, there are more chances of getting viral infections of flu, cough, sore throat, and others. Especially if you are traveling with children keep their syrups with you in safe packing and ensure they don’t drink cold water.
Chronically Ill People Should Stay at Home
Old-age people who can’t even walk, have less memory or don’t have enough knowledge should stay home. Tackling such people would be a challenging process, and one with such conditions cannot perform Umrah himself. Also, pregnant women who are in the last phases of their pregnancy should avoid traveling in such situations. As discussed above, there is a lot of rush so such ladies might have to face severe conditions. Individuals having immune deficiency should also stay away from this pilgrimage, as they have maximum chances of getting any disease. People having diseases like HIV, AIDS, and hepatitis are also prescribed to stay at home. These diseases have a high risk of transferring and in that way, you are causing trouble for other people.
Stay Hydrated
Individuals getting dehydrated is common in Makkah and Madinah because of the weather conditions. Temperature is high and the atmosphere is dry causing the pilgrims to get dehydrated. Not only does the feeling of thirst increases but the skin is also affected because of the deficiency of fluid. To avoid such situations, pilgrims should carry the water bottle along with them. Sa’i and Tawaf are the two steps of Umrah that require a lot of walking and effort. Drinking water from water coolers in between Tawaf would be difficult. The best way is to carry a shoulder bag and keep your water bottle with you. Even the pilgrims who choose February Umrah packages sometimes feel dehydrated, because of the constant walking that causes a deficiency of water. Take the empty bottle from your accommodation place and fill it with Zamzam water from Masjid al-Haram.
Avoid Physical Contact
It’s good to show kindness but make sure to avoid any physical touch that as shaking hands with fellow pilgrims. Also face, nose, and eyes are the most vulnerable parts of the body that can be affected by any virus easily. Don’t touch these parts with bare hands, even when you come back to your accommodation place, ensure to wash your hands with soap.
Keep Healthy Diet
Some pilgrims love to enjoy local cuisines or street food in Makkah. Especially when individuals book February Umrah packages 2024 they love to eat warm food quite often. No doubt you should try local cuisines but in a limited amount. Also, this pilgrimage requires a lot of effort, so manage your diet and eat a lot of healthy and hygienic food for sustained energy. Avoid oily or packed foods, they can affect negatively on your body. Pilgrims should have a backpack and keep some healthy snacks in it to eat after short intervals to feel fresh during Umrah.
Final Thoughts
Before booking your February Umrah package ensure that you are having good physical health. Also, visit the nearest medical center to get vaccinated from viral and seasonal diseases. Get all the receipts and test reports, you might need them during visa processing. Even after taking all precautionary measures still if you get affected by any viral disease, visit the hospital or medical center immediately. For further guidelines contact Muslims Holy Travel and they’ll help you in the best way possible.
