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Saudi Arabia bars pilgrims with chronic illness, infectious disease from haj next year

Summary by The Star Kuala Lumpur
PETALING JAYA: Those with chronic or infectious diseases will not be eligible to perform the haj next year under new health requirements set by Saudi Arabia for the 1447H/2026M pilgrimage season. Read full story

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Saudi Arabia bars pilgrims with chronic illness, infectious disease from haj next year

PETALING JAYA: Those with chronic or infectious diseases will not be eligible to perform the haj next year under new health requirements set by Saudi Arabia for the 1447H/2026M pilgrimage season. Read full story

·Malaysia
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Saudis announce new health requirements for haj pilgrims

The Tabung Haji treatment centre in Mecca will also be shut down as part of the measures introduced by the Saudi Arabian authorities.

·Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The Star Kuala Lumpur broke the news in Malaysia on Monday, October 20, 2025.
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