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Modest clothing is required in Saudi Arabia. Men wear trousers and shirts, women wear loose full-length attire with headscarf near holy sites.
Saudi Arabia Dress Code: What Pilgrims Should Wear Modest clothing is required in Saudi Arabia. Men wear trousers and shirts, women wear loose full-length attire with headscarf near holy sites.
Saudi Arabia has relaxed dress codes under Vision 2030, but modesty remains the norm and is strictly enforced near holy sites. For men, wear trousers and shirts covering shoulders. Around the Haram, dress conservatively with full-length trousers.
For women, while abayas are no longer legally mandatory for foreign tourists in public areas, they remain strongly recommended near Makkah and Madinah. Inside both mosques, women should wear loose, full-length clothing with a headscarf. Many pilgrim women find it easiest to wear an abaya throughout their trip.
During ihram, men wear two seamless white cloths while women wear normal modest clothing. Outside of rituals, prioritize comfortable, breathable fabrics. Bring a light jacket for air-conditioned spaces.