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One can buy properly packed Zamzam water at the entrance to the Jeddah airport. You must write your name on the package before you had it over at a special counter in the case of Saudi airways. Procedure maybe different for other airlines It would be helpful if you carry a red marker for this purpose. When I reached JFK New York the water packages were dumped separately by the carousal and I could not find my package. Most likely take by someone mistakenly.
It is a good idea to exchange some money at the airport. You will need it for taxis , tips. Try and get some small notes too at the money changer. Just a reminder also bring with you undamaged new notes. In the case of dollars best to carry $100 bills
It is a good idea to exchange some money at the airport. You will need it for taxis , tips. Try and get some small notes too at the money changer. Just a reminder also bring with you undamaged new notes. In the case of dollars best to carry $100 bills
There are many places to visit in Madinah. Many times when you leave the gates of Masjid Nabawi people will come up to you to offer taxi services for Ziyarat and would rattle of places they would take you. It would help if you prepare yourself and write down the places you would like to visit. A link is provided below to a site which may help you
I give out cash to the workers around the Haram and some who may ask for it. To get small notes it is best to go to the banks - there are many branches around the Haram- if you tell them it is for charity they usually oblige. I would recommend 5 riyal notes. The money change places will not do this for you. The banks in Madinah are more obliging compared to Makkah. So try and get your small notes in Madinah
I give out cash to the workers around the Haram and some who may ask for it. To get small notes it is best to go to the banks - there are many branches around the Haram- if you tell them it is for charity they usually oblige. I would recommend 5 riyal notes. The money change places will not do this for you.
Other than the medications that you take regularly medications for the following conditions would be helpful take along. Show the list to your physician and get the medications based on his advice Medications for following conditions would be useful to have with you. Medications for ... Diarrhea, vomitting, fever, pain killers, antibiotics for sore throat or respiratory infections, dizziness, motion sickness. Antibiotic cream, hydrocortisone cream, cough medication. Some band aids and alcohol swabs would be useful too. Hopefully you will not need any of these and Allah will protect you! Delete
Other than the medications that you take regularly medications for the following conditions would be helpful take along. Show the list to your physician and get the medications based on his advice Medications for following conditions would be useful to have with you. Medications for ... Diarrhea, vomitting, fever, pain killers, antibiotics for sore throat or respiratory infections, dizziness, motion sickness. Antibiotic cream, hydrocortisone cream, cough medication. Some band aids and alcohol swabs would be useful too. Hopefully you will not need any of these and Allah will protect you!
Please make sure you carry all your medications with you with an extra supply. It would be best to have a written list of medications you use. Any allergies to medications should be on the list. Carry the medications in the carry on luggage - not checked in. Also in case you are on controlled substances like strong pain killers or sedatives carry a doctor's prescription to show customs if needed. In addition some general medications should be carried with you. Please see a different post for more info. This way you will save time and money ( medications can be costly)
Please make sure you carry all your medications with you with an extra supply. It would be best to have a written list of medications you use. Any allergies to medications should be on the list. Carry the medications in the carry on luggage - not checked in. Also in case you are on controlled substances like strong pain killers or sedatives carry a doctor's prescription to show customs if needed. In addition some general medications should be carried with you. Please see a different post for more info. This way you will save time and money ( medications can be costly)
There are several laundry shops in this area. One of them is Arif Express Laundry Opposite Haram Gate 328 Near Saja Hotel Phone 057 637 3723
There are many laundry stores near the Haram providing excellent service .One of them is ZamZam laundry located in he Clock Towers Ajyad Street, Al Haram Makkah 24231 phone 056 746 8559 Email info@laundryzamzammakkah.com
At locations near hotels people will come up to you and offer pick up laundry service. They charge by the kilogram -it will be delivered near where they picked up usually in 24 hours. The price is reasonable. Remember to take their business card so you can get in touch with them if needed. Hotel laundry is very expensive. As an alternative you can use a laundry store - information is provided elsewhere on the site
I just had to share a recommendation for the Khabsa Hashi Restaurant for anyone visiting the area. I randomly found it about 45 minutes before suhoor and I was completely blown away by the camel AKA hashi khabsa rice. The meat and rice were so flavorful and cooked to perfection, and it wasn't spicy at all, perfect for a filling suhoor meal (atleast for me). Warning: the portions are massive! Amazing value for money. I loved it so much that if I make a return trip Insha'Allah I know I'll be eating here a few times. Don't skip this place!
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