US EditionFines Up to SAR 100,000 for Violators: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Warns Against Performing Hajj Without a Permit
- On May 4, 2025, Saudi authorities announced that all individuals intending to perform Hajj during the 1446 AH season must secure an official permit to participate in the pilgrimage.
- This requirement aims to organize ritual performance and ensure pilgrims' safety, with penalties for violations including fines and bans consistently applied by authorities.
- Violators without permits face fines up to 20,000 SAR, while penalties can reach 100,000 SAR for those facilitating unauthorized pilgrims or entering Makkah without proper visas.
- The restrictions apply from the 1st of Dhu al-Qidah to the 14th of Dhu al-Hijjah and include deportation, a ten-year Kingdom entry ban, and vehicle confiscations for transport violations.
- The Ministry continues coordinating with authorities to raise awareness, provide services, and warns against fraudulent campaigns, urging immediate reporting through official channels.
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Fines Up to SAR 100,000 for Violators: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Warns Against Performing Hajj Without a Permit
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasized the necessity of obtaining an official permit to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446 AH season, noting that this is a fundamental requirement…
42 expats arrested in Mecca for violating Hajj rules - The Arabian Stories News
RIYADH: As part of ongoing security campaigns to ensure the safety and sanctity of the Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 42 expats holding various visit visas who tried to perform Hajj in violation of strict pilgrimage rules. The arrests took place in Mecca, where authorities are rigorously enforcing entry restrictions during the Hajj season. The individuals were found to have entered the holy city with…
Hajj Without Permit? Saudi Ministry Warns of Fines Up to SAR 100,000
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has emphasized the necessity of obtaining an official permit to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446 AH season, noting that this is a fundamental requirement for organizing the performance of the rituals and maintaining the safety and security of the pilgrims. This comes within the framework of implementing the regulations and instructions governing Hajj affairs…
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