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- Over 20,000 visit visa holders penalized for Hajj violations
Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Sunday, June 2, 2024
Over 20,000 visit visa holders penalized for Hajj violations
Over 20,000 visitors on different kinds of visit visas have been penalized for Hajj violations in Makkah by the authorities of Saudi Arabia. Hajj rules and regulations forbid staying in Makkah during Hajj season. Trending : King Salman orders to host 2,322 Hajj pilgrims from all over the world during this Hajj
Public security officials in the Kingdom have ruled that no visit visa holders allows to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.
- They strongly advised anyone planning to visit the Kingdom on a visit visa not to go to or stay in Makkah between May 23, 2024 and June 21, 2024.
- In an effort to guarantee the security of permitted Hajj pilgrims during performing their rituals, the authorities stressed that violators would face punishments in accordance with the rules of the Kingdom. Most Viewed : 4 Arab nationals arrested for harassing an Asian expat in Saudi Arabia
- This move is in line with the Ministry of Interior's security and organizational plans to protect approved pilgrims and make it easier for them to carry out their religious rites.
- From June 2 to 20, Saudi nationals, expats, and foreign nationals will be subject to fines of SR10,000 per violation for entering Makkah without a Hajj permit, according to a recent announcement by the ministry. Join our WhatsApp channel for latest updates
Over 20,000 visit visa holders penalized for Hajj violations