Home Insights Hajj 2025 alert: Saudi issues warning ahead of pilgrimage The ministry also emphasised on the importance of complying with Hajj regulations by Nida Sohail May 18, 2025 Follow us Follow on Google News Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on X Follow on LinkedIn Image credit: Getty Images The Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia has issued a warning against fraudulent Hajj campaigns, unlicensed offices offering services to pilgrims, and deceptive advertisements. Read-Hajj 2025: Saudi announces 10-day paid leave for employees The ministry also emphasised on the importance of complying with Hajj regulations and instructions designed to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims, allowing them to perform their rituals smoothly and peacefully, a Saudi Press Agency report said. It urged the public to report any violations by calling 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Region, or 999 in all other areas of the country. Tags Alert deceptive advertisements Hajj 2025 Hajj campaigns pilgrimage Saudi ministry unlicensed offices Warning You might also like Hajj 2025: 5 ways in which Saudi is revolutionising pilgrimage with AI, tech Hajj 2025: Saudi issues deportation, 10-year ban warnings for violations Major workforce shift: Saudi Arabia plans new test for employees Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia imposes new fine for accommodating visit visa holders