Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced stringent penalties for individuals attempting to perform Haj without a permit, as well as for those facilitating such violations, ahead of the 1447 AH/2026 pilgrimage season.
In a statement on X, the ministry said the measures aim to ensure the safety of pilgrims and enable them to perform rituals in a secure, orderly and peaceful environment, reinforcing regulations that make Haj permits mandatory.
The measures will apply from April 18 until…
