The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah affirmed that adherence to the Hajj permit enhances the safety and security of pilgrims, enabling them to perform their rituals with ease, comfort, and peace of mind, while ensuring smooth movement.
The Ministry explained that the permit contributes to efficient crowd management, balanced dispatching of pilgrims, and improved readiness of field services at specified times, locations, and schedules for Hajj campaigns. It stressed that violating Hajj regulations and instructions exposes offenders to legal penalties and negatively impacts the safety of pilgrims and the efficiency of services, warning against unlicensed campaigns and misleading advertisements on social media.
The Ministry also noted the ongoing coordination with Hajj affairs offices in various countries to enhance awareness of regulatory procedures and ensure that guidance messages reach pilgrims in their home countries prior to arrival, supporting compliance and facilitating the organization of their journey from the early stages.
The Ministry called on those wishing to perform Hajj to adhere to regulations and instructions and to verify the availability of a Hajj permit before making any booking or arrangement, emphasizing that “No Hajj without a permit” contributes to enhancing the