US EditionSaudi Arabia's 'No Haj Without a Permit' Ensures a Seamless Pilgrimage
- This week, Saudi authorities prevented over 269,000 individuals lacking the necessary permits from entering Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage to maintain safety and control.
- The government intensified visa restrictions in May, banning applicants from 14 mostly Arab countries to prevent overcrowding and reduce past heat-related deaths.
- Officials imposed fines up to 20,000 riyals and revoked licenses of 400 Hajj companies while using drones for surveillance and fire safety during the pilgrimage.
- About 1.5 million pilgrims officially participate this year, supported by coordinated services, equipped sites, and the national "No Hajj Without a Permit" awareness campaign.
- These measures facilitated smooth pilgrim movement, timely arrivals, and clear roads, indicating enhanced safety and order during the Hajj season.
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Saudi stops 269,678 pilgrims without Hajj permits from Mecca
Saudi Arabia has stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal journeys into the city. The government blames overcrowding at the Hajj on unauthorised participants. It also says they made up large numbers of those who died in last year’s searing summer heat. The number of expulsions highlights the scale of unauthorised pilgrimages — …
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that the Hajj Security Forces have been seized at the entrances to the city of Makkah al-Mukarramah, and that 14 citizens have violated the Hajj regulations and instructions by transferring them to 109 offenders who do not have a permit to perform the Hajj. The Ministry has issued administrative decisions on carriers, shareholders and transporters through the seasonal administrative committees, which in…
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that the Hajj security forces have been seized at the entrances to Makkah al-Mukarramah city, and that 14 citizens have been arrested for violating the Hajj regulations and instructions by transporting 109 offenders without permits to perform the Hajj. The Ministry has issued administrative decisions on carriers, shareholders and transporters through the seasonal administrative committees, which include…
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