26 May 2025 - 13:00
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Saudi Arabia warns against unauthorized Hajj entry and violations

he Saudi Ministry of Interior has warned against unauthorized Hajj entry, imposing strict penalties on violators. Fines, imprisonment, and deportation await those who transport or aid unregistered pilgrims. The regulations aim to ensure safety during the pilgrimage.

AhlulBayt News Agency: The Saudi Ministry of Interior has issued a warning against harboring individuals without Hajj permits from entering or staying in Makkah and the holy sites. The ministry emphasized that violators and facilitators will be arrested and penalized.

The ministry has taken administrative actions through seasonal committees against transporters, accomplices, and those transported without proper permits.

According to the ministry, penalties for violations include imprisonment, fines of up to SR100,000 ($26,600), public naming of violators, deportation of residents, and a 10-year ban from re-entering Saudi Arabia after sentencing.

The ministry urged all citizens and residents to comply with Hajj regulations to ensure the safety of pilgrims. It warned that performing or attempting Hajj without a permit between April 29 and June 10 is strictly prohibited.

Additionally, the ministry confirmed that prohibited locations include all residential facilities, such as hotels, furnished apartments, private residences, shelters, and Hajj accommodation sites.

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