The ‘Nusuk Care’ initiative delivered over 845,000 direct services, including healthcare, psychological and language support
According to GASTAT, 1.5 million pilgrims arrived from outside the kingdom through various entry points for Hajj
Saudi is combining tradition with innovation to ensure a spiritually enriching and smooth experience for all
These efforts reflect the wise leadership’s directives and align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to facilitate Hajj rituals
The Ministry of Interior announced that Hajj Security Forces had apprehended five residents and nine citizens at the entrances to Makkah for violating Hajj regulations
The country is leveraging the latest in digital innovation to improve the pilgrimage experience for millions of visitors each year
The ministry also emphasised on the importance of complying with Hajj regulations
The penalties apply specifically to visit visa holders, while residents found violating Hajj regulations risk deportation and a 10-year ban from re-entering the kingdom
The ministry emphasised that penalties will increase based on the number of violating individuals accommodated, sheltered, or assisted
The Labour Law allows employees to take paid leave to perform Hajj once during their period of service
illegal infiltrators attempting to perform Hajj—whether residents or overstayers—will be deported to their home countries
The ministry requires establishments to issue Hajj permits for their seasonal workers and emphasises that violators will face penalties
The council warned that non-compliance could pose significant risks, including threats to pilgrims’ safety and health and degradation of service quality
Thanks to technical integration with the Tasreeh platform, expatriates working during Hajj no longer need to visit Jawazat offices in person to obtain their permits
This directive will take effect starting April 29 (Dhul Qada 1, 1446) and will remain in force until the end of the Hajj season
The Ministry announced that April 13, 2025 (Shawwal 15, 1446 AH), is the final date for Umrah visa holders to enter Saudi Arabia
The news has been welcomed by millions of pilgrims who, in recent years, have dealt with extreme heat during Hajj
The ministry issued a warning, stating that any delays beyond the specified date will be considered a violation
The Ministry of Interior also emphasised the importance of strict adherence to the rules imposed on Hajj and Umrah service providers