MAKKAH, May 28 (Alliance News): Saudi Arabia has once again stressed the need for strict adherence to Hajj regulations, warning that individuals attempting to perform the pilgrimage without a valid permit will face deportation and a 10-year ban from entering the Kingdom.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Ministry of Interior made clear that possessing a Hajj permit is mandatory. Those found in violation will be deported immediately, regardless of their nationality or residency status.
The Ministry urged all residents and pilgrims to respect the rules to ensure the safety and order of the annual pilgrimage.
Authorities encouraged citizens and residents to report violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, and 999 in all other regions of the country.
Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary on Tuesday reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to ensuring the smooth and safe performance of Hajj rituals, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
He emphasized the importance of the “No Hajj Without a Permit” campaign, describing it as essential to organizing the pilgrimage and raising awareness among would-be pilgrims.
Al-Dossary also revealed that over 1,070,000 pilgrims have already arrived from abroad, with 249,000 entering through the streamlined Makkah Route Initiative.
He said more than 25,000 mosques across Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites have been prepared, and millions of Qur’ans and digital ID cards have been distributed.
Meanwhile, Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel called on pilgrims to strictly follow health protocols and assured that Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system is fully equipped to respond to any emergencies during the Hajj season.
