Saudi Arabia Imposes Heavy Penalties for Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims

As the Hajj season approaches, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has introduced stringent measures aimed at safeguarding the sanctity and organization of the pilgrimage. The new regulations, effective from April 29 until approximately June 10, target unauthorized individuals attempting to perform Hajj without official permits. According to the ministry, any individual—regardless of visa type—caught trying […]