Saudi Arabia’s Public Security has begun enforcing fines of up to SAR 10,000 and deportation for pilgrims violating Hajj regulations by undertaking the pilgrimage without a permit, starting June 2.
As reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the no-permit, no-Hajj policy applies to Makkah city, central areas, holy sites, the Haramain train station, security checkpoints, screening centers, and temporary security checkpoints.
This regulation will remain in effect until June 20, 2024. Additionally, individuals caught transporting Hajj violators without a permit may face up to six months of imprisonment, a fine of up to SAR 50,000, and vehicle confiscation.
Non-citizen offenders will be deported after serving their sentence and banned from re-entering the Kingdom for a specified period. Fines will increase based on the number of violators transported.
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Violations can be reported by contacting (911) in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern regions, or (999) in other regions. Saudi Arabia’s Public Security emphasized that repeat offenders will face double fines, highlighting the importance of adhering to Hajj regulations to ensure the safety, security, comfort, and peace of Allah’s guests during their pilgrimage.
Hajj is a sacred pilgrimage and one of the five pillars of Islam. Each year, millions of Muslims from around the world travel to Makkah, in modern-day Saudi Arabia, to perform Hajj.
