Hajj Yatra 2024 If you are going on Hajj pilgrimage, then this news is of your use, because the Saudi Arabian government is taking big decisions regarding Hajj pilgrimage. Now the government has banned entry into Mecca city for foreigners who have come with visitor visa, that is, those who have visitor visa will not be able to travel to Mecca. The Saudi Press Agency report said that the Ministry of Home Affairs has not given permission for Hajj to visitor visa holders. The ministry has said that this has come into effect from May 23 and will continue till June 21. Saudi residents will also be required to show permit to enter Mecca from June 4. Saudi people are also not being allowed entry into Mecca without permit. The government said that these measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of registered pilgrims.
Advice to carry ID proof with you
The government has also asked to avoid fraud. According to the government, if you want to buy anything related to Hajj, then buy it only from government approved shops, because in such a situation frauds become very active. Along with this, the government has also advised Hajj pilgrims to keep their identity card with them. Officials say that this is being done to provide security and better facilities to lakhs of pilgrims. So that people can complete their Hajj journey safely. Let us tell you that this time more than 20 lakh Muslims from all over the world are going to reach Saudi. Different organizations of the country are engaged in conducting Hajj. The Saudi Arabian government has also tightened the Hajj rules this year.
There will be a fine for traveling without a permit
If anyone is found travelling without a permit, the government will impose a fine on him. Saudi officials said that a fine of 50 thousand riyals (about 11 lakh in Indian currency) will be imposed for performing Hajj without a permit. Therefore, Nusuk cards have been launched for entry into holy places.