Getting a chance to perform Umrah is a great blessing of Allah Almighty for a believer. Whether you are going for umrah alone or with family, bringing back some souvenirs from your Umrah trip for your loved ones is a very adorable gesture. Additionally, any gift or souvenir you buy from the holy land of Makkah is priceless!
Here are a few umrah gift ideas for your loved ones.
1. Souvenirs.
Prayer mats, Prayer beads (Tasbih), Holy Quran, and bottles of Zamzam water are very easy to find in Makkah; particularly around the Grand Mosque and Abraj-Al-Bait complex. The best thing of all, almost every pilgrim carries these things back home either purchasing them or being gifted with.
Zamzam.
Though Zamzam water is hard to transport by flight, special packaging has been devised by the airlines and government of Saudia Arabia to facilitate the pilgrims. On the other hand, some airlines also allow transportation of up to 5 liters under special packaging. Therefore, it’s best to find out the rules in advance to avoid hassle later.
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Prayer mats and beads.
Prayer beads and Prayer Mats are a wonderful gift as well as easy to transport. Though these things aren’t made in Makkah rather imported from countries like Turkey, Iran, etc., but take time to choose them carefully. Depending on the quality, you can expect to spend from a few to hundreds or even thousands of riyals.
2. Local Gold and Handmade Clothing.
Gold in Makkah is known for its high quality, purity, and value; with much of the jewelry made from 21-carat gold in Jeddah. You may prefer any sort of gold jewelry pieces – necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, and more from local designs to the imported ones.
As far as clothing is concerned, Thawabs or Thobes (men’s white robes), Abayas (long cloaks for ladies), and Hijabs (headscarves) are the best-selling choices. You can also buy Ready-to-wear local as well as designer clothes from any of the shopping malls in Makkah.
Oud Perfume & Incense.
Who doesn’t love wearing nice perfume oil (attar) and incense? Well, Arabic specialty is the Real oud perfume, made from the wood of the tropical agar tree; one of the most expensive in the world. however, it can cost you quite a lot for even the smallest bottle.
Natural toothbrushes, also known as ‘miswaak’, also make a small, easy-to-carry gift that you can consider buying if you’re traveling with hand luggage.
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3. Ajwa Dates and Snacks.
There are thousands of different types of dates sold in all of the Saudia Arabia; buy those. Not only it’s a sunnah to eat dates but also, they are very health-giving. Additionally, you can also buy one-of-a-kind Saudi Snacks for children.
Hence if you are traveling through Hajj Umrah travel agency for the performance of minor pilgrimage, these are some of the top gift choices to bring home for your loved ones.